4-410-136-41(1)
Getting Started
Blu-ray Disc™ /
DVD Player
Playback
Settings and Adjustments
Additional Information
Operating Instructions
BDP-S190
by checking their shapes. Make sure the
connector is not upside down or tilted.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if
you are not going to use the player for a long
time. To disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
• Observe following points to prevent the AC
power cord (mains lead) being damaged. Do
not use the AC power cord (mains lead) if it
is damaged, as doing so may result in an
electric shock or fire.
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the player.
– Do not pinch the AC power cord (mains
lead) between the player and wall, shelf,
etc.
– Do not put anything heavy on the AC
power cord (mains lead) or pull on the AC
power cord (mains lead) itself.
• Hold the HDMI connector straight when
connecting or disconnecting the HDMI
cable. Do not twist or force the HDMI
connector into the HDMI OUT jack.
On adjusting volume
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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.
Caution: This player is capable of holding
a still video image or on-screen display
image on your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the still video
image or on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma display
panel televisions and projection
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.
televisions are susceptible to this.
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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is repaired,
repaired parts may be collected for reuse or
recycling purposes.
Copy Protection
Please be advised of the advanced content
protection systems used in both Blu-ray
Disc™ and DVD media. These systems,
called AACS (Advanced Access Content
System) and CSS (Content Scramble System),
may contain some restrictions on playback,
analogue output, and other similar features.
The operation of this product and the
restrictions placed may vary depending on the
date of purchase, as the governing board of the
On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Observe the following as improper handling
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the
connector.
• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the
rear of the player and the HDMI connector
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AACS may adopt or change its restriction
rules after the time of purchase.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
Cinavia Notice
• This product incorporates proprietary
technology under license from Verance
Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent
7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued and pending as well as
copyright and trade secret protection for
certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia
is a trademark of Verance Corporation.
Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation.
All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
unauthorized copy is detected, a message will
be displayed and playback or copying will be
interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology is
provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
To request additional information about
Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your
mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer
Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San
Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
This product contains technology subject to
certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropriate license(s)
from Microsoft.
Copyrights and Trademarks
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™
content access technology to protect their
intellectual property, including copyrighted
content. This device uses PlayReady
technology to access PlayReady-protected
contentand/orWMDRM-protectedcontent.
If the device fails to properly enforce
restrictions on content usage, content
owners may require Microsoft to revoke the
device’s ability to consume PlayReady-
protected content. Revocation should not
affect unprotected content or content
protected by other content access
• Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its
affiliates.
•
, “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
• This product incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)
technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and
High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
• Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-Ray™, BD-Live™,
BONUSVIEW™, and the logos are
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos
are trademarks.
technologies. Content owners may require
you to upgrade PlayReady to access their
content. If you decline an upgrade, you will
not be able to access content that requires
the upgrade.
• “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
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• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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• All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
• Other system and product names are
generally trademarks or registered
trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ and ®
marks are not indicated in this document.
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Getting Started
Guide to Parts and Controls
Front panel
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The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
A Disc tray
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to avoid
accidental opening of the tray.
While the player is turned on, hold down
the N button on the player for more
than 10 seconds to lock or unlock the
tray.
B Z (open/close)
C N (play)
D x (stop)
E Power indicator
F [/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to
standby mode.
G
(USB) jack
Connect a USB device to this jack.
H Remote sensor
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Rear panel
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/
COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
LAN(100)
A LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack
B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
C LAN (100) terminal
D HDMI OUT jack
E LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks
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A Z (open/close)
Remote
Opens or closes the disc tray.
-TV- t (TV input select)
Switches between TV and other
input sources.
The available functions of the remote are
different depending on the disc or the
situation.
-TV- [/1 (TV on/standby)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby
mode.
[/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to
standby mode.
B Number buttons (0 - 9)
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
2 (volume) +/–
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
Adjusts the TV volume.
AUDIO (page 21)
Selects the language track when
multi-lingual tracks are recorded on
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
SUBTITLE (page 21)
Selects the subtitle language when
multi-lingual subtitles are recorded
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
(muting)
Turns off the sound temporarily.
C Colour buttons (red/green/
yellow/blue)
Shortcut keys for interactive
functions.
DISPLAY
SEN
D TOP MENU
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
POP UP/MENU
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Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s
Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
Number 5, AUDIO, 2 +, and N buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference when operating the player.
OPTIONS (page 17)
Displays the available options on the
screen.
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HOME
Enters the player’s home menu.
Displays the wall paper when
pressed on the category icon of the
home menu.
Accesses the “Sony Entertainment
Network™” online service.
Home menu display
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
The home menu appears when you press
HOME. Select a category using </,.
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.
Centre button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
Category
Item
E ./> (previous/next)
Skips to the previous/next chapter,
track, or file.
X (pause)
Pauses or re-starts playback.
m/M (fast reverse/fast
forward)
• Fast reverse/fast forward the disc
when you press the button during
playback. The search speed
changes each time you press the
button during video playback.
• Plays in slow motion, when
pressed for more than one second
in pause mode.
[Setup]: Adjusts the player settings.
[Photo]: Displays photos.
[Music]: Plays music.
[Video]: Plays videos.
[Network]: Displays network items.
• Plays one frame at a time, when
you press for a short time in pause
mode.
Step 1: Supplied
Accessories
N (play)
Starts or re-starts playback.
Check that you have the following items:
• High Speed HDMI Cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
DISPLAY (page 16)
Displays the playback information
on the screen.
x (stop)
Stops playback and remembers the
stop point (resume point).
The resume point for a title/track is
the last point you played or the last
photo for a photo folder.
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Step 2: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you have made all the
connections.
Connecting to your TV
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your
TV.
Match the colour 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
High Speed HDMI Cable
(supplied)
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
Standard
quality
b
Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals from VCRs can be affected by copyright
protection systems that cause the picture on the TV to be distorted.
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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 20).
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/
COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
LAN(100)
High Speed HDMI Cable (supplied)
High Speed HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/
COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL
*1
*2
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
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*1
*2
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S.
Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
Step 4: Easy Setup
When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the
player turns on and starts [Easy
Initial Settings].
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other
U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-
HD and the Symbol together are registered
trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes
software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
by matching the 3 and # ends on
the batteries to the markings
inside the battery compartment.
Step 3: Preparing for
Network Connection
If you are not going to connect the player
to a network, proceed to “Step 4: Easy
Wired Setup
2 Plug the player into the mains.
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN
(100) terminal on the player.
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/
COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
LAN(100)
to mains
3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Internet
ADSL modem/ Broadband
Cable modem router
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Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable),
straight or crossing, is recommended.
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4 Turn on the TV and set the input
selector on your TV. 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
</M/m/, and ENTER on the
remote.
</M/m/,
ENTER
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When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete,
select [Easy Network Settings] to use the
network functions of the player.
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Enjoying BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE
Playback
Playing a Disc
Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE”
logo* have bonus contents and other
data that can be downloaded for your
enjoyment.
For playable discs, see page 27.
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
USB jack on the player (page 7).
Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory
as your local storage.
2 Press Z, and place a disc on the
disc tray.
2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE
only).
• Connect the player to a network
• Set [BD Internet Connection] to
[Allow] (page 21).
3 Insert a BD-ROM with
BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.
The operation method differs
depending on the disc. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
disc.
Playing side facing down
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.
Playback starts.
If playback does not start
automatically, select
[Video], [Music], or
category, and press ENTER.
in the
[Photo]
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To delete data in the USB memory, select
[Erase BD Data] in the
[Video], and press
ENTER. All data stored in the buda folder will
be erased.
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Displaying the play
information
Playing from a USB
Device
You can view the playback information,
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs
depending on the disc type and player
status.
1 Connect the USB device to the
Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the USB device before
connecting.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
2 Select
or
[Video],
[Photo] on the home menu
[Music],
using </,.
3 Select
[USB device] using
M/m, and press ENTER.
Playing via a Network
A Output resolution/Video frequency
B Title number or name
C The currently selected angle
D The currently selected audio setting
Enjoying Sony Entertainment
Network
E Available functions (
angle,
audio,
subtitle)
Sony Entertainment Network serves as a
gateway, delivering the selected Internet
content and a variety of on-demand
entertainment straight to your player.
F Playback information
Displays the Play mode, Playing
status bar, Disc type, Video codec,
Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time,
and Total playing time.
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• Some Internet content requires registration
via a PC before it can be played.
• Some Internet content may not be available
in some regions/countries.
G Chapter number
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1 Connect the player to a network
Available Options
2 Press SEN button on the remote.
Various settings and playback
operations are available by pressing
OPTIONS. The available items differ
depending on the situation.
3 Select an Internet content and a
variety of on-demand
entertainmentusing</M/m/,,
and press ENTER.
Common options
x [Repeat Setting]: Sets the repeat
mode.
Video streaming control panel
The control panel appears when the
video file starts playing. The displayed
items may differ depending on Internet
content providers.
x [Play]/[Stop]: Starts or stops the
playback.
x [Play from start]: Plays the item
from the beginning.
[Video] only
To display again, press DISPLAY.
x [A/V SYNC]: Adjusts the gap between
picture and sound, by delaying the
sound output in relation to the picture
output (0 to 120 milliseconds).
x [Video Settings]:
– [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the
picture settings for different lighting
environments.
– [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like
block noise in the picture.
– [MNR]: Reduces minor noise
around the picture outlines
(mosquito noise).
x [Pause]: Pauses the playback.
x [Top Menu]: Displays the BD’s or
DVD’s Top Menu.
x [Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the
BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.
A Control display
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for
playback operations.
B Playing status bar
Status bar, Cursor indicating the
current position, Playing time,
Duration of the video file
C Network condition
indicates the wired connection.
D Network transmission speed
x [Title Search]: Searches for a title on
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts
playback from the beginning.
x [Chapter Search]: Searches for a
chapter and starts playback from the
beginning.
E The file name of the next video
F The file name of the current video
selection
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x [Audio]: Switches the language track
when multilingual tracks are recorded
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects
the sound track on CDs.
x [Subtitle]: Switches the subtitle
language when multilingual subtitles
are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.
x [Angle]: Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles are
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.
x [IP Content Noise Reduction]:
Adjusts the picture quality of Internet
contents.
[Music] only
x [Add Slideshow BGM]: Registers
music files in the USB memory as
slideshow background music (BGM).
[Photo] only
x [Slideshow Speed]: Changes the
slideshow speed.
x [Slideshow Effect]: Sets the effect
for slideshows.
x [Slideshow BGM]:
– [Off]: Turns off the function.
– [My Music from USB]: Sets the
music files registered in [Add
Slideshow BGM].
– [Play from Music CD]: Sets the
tracks in CD-DAs.
x [Change Display]: Switches
between [Grid View] and [List View].
x [Slideshow]: Plays a slideshow.
x [Rotate Left]: Rotates the photo
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
x [Rotate Right]: Rotates the photo
clockwise by 90 degrees.
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[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV without a wide mode
function.
Settings and Adjustments
x [Screen Format]
Using the Settings
Displays
[Full]: Select this when connecting to a
TV with a wide mode function. Displays
a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio
even on a wide-screen TV.
[Normal]: Changes the picture size to fit
the screen size with the original picture
aspect ratio.
Select
[Setup] on the home menu
when you need to change the settings of
the player.
The default settings are underlined.
1 Select
[Setup] on the home
menu using </,.
x [DVD Aspect Ratio]
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture
with black bands on the top and bottom.
2 Select the setup category icon
using M/m, and press ENTER.
[Network Update]
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height
picture on the entire screen, with
trimmed sides.
Select [OK] to update the player’s
software via the network.
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• We recommend performing the network
update every 2 months or so.
• For information about update functions,
consult your nearest Sony dealer or local
authorised Sony Service facility. You can
also visit the following website:
x [Cinema Conversion Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. The player
automatically detects whether the
material is video-based or film-based,
and switches to the appropriate
[Screen Settings]
conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited
for video-based material will always be
selected regardless of the material.
x [TV Type]
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.
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[Off]: Select this when the picture is
unstable or colours appear unnatural.
x [Output Video Format]
[HDMI]: Normally select [Auto]. Select
[Original Resolution] to output the
resolution recorded on the disc. When
the resolution is lower than the SD
resolution, it is scaled up to the SD
resolution.
x [Pause Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic
moving pictures appear without blurring.
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high
resolution.
[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest
resolution.
x [BD-ROM 24p Output]
[Audio Settings]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
video signals only when connecting a
1080/24p-compatible TV using the
HDMI OUT jack.
[On]: Turns on the function.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
x [Audio (HDMI)]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs
audio signals according to the status of
the connected HDMI device.
[PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the
HDMI OUT jack.
x [DVD-ROM 24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
video signals only when connecting a
1080/24p-compatible TV using the
HDMI OUT jack.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
x [BD Audio MIX Setting]
[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by
mixing the interactive and secondary
audio to the primary audio.
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only.
Select this to output HD audio signals to
an AV amplifier (receiver).
x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
[Auto]: Automatically detects the
connected TV type, and switches to the
matching colour setting.
[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2
video signals.
[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4
video signals.
[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.
x [Dolby Digital / DTS]
[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output
Linear PCM signals. Select this when
connecting an audio device without a
built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.
[Bitstream]: Select this when connecting
an audio device with a built-in Dolby
Digital or DTS decoder.
x [HDMI Deep Colour Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/
12bit/10bit video signals when the
connected TV is compatible with Deep
Colour.
x [DTS Neo:6]
[Cinema]/[Music]: Outputs the
simulated multi-channel sound from 2
channel sources via the HDMI OUT jack
according to the capability of the
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connected device using DTS Neo:6
Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Music mode.
[Off]: Outputs the sound with its original
number of channels via the HDMI OUT
jack.
x [Audio Language]
Selects the default track language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the
language given priority in the disc is
selected.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list”
x [Audio DRC]
[Auto]: Performs playback at the
dynamic range specified by the disc
(BD-ROM only). Other discs are played
back at the [On] level.
[On]: Performs playback at a standard
compression level.
[Off]: No compression works. A more
dynamic sound is produced.
x [Subtitle Language]
Selects the default subtitle language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list”
x [Downmix]
[Surround]: Outputs audio signals with
surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that supports
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS
Neo:6.
[Stereo]: Outputs audio signals without
surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that does not
support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or
DTS Neo:6.
x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
[BD]: Plays BD layer.
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.
x [BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet
connection.
[BD/DVD Viewing
Settings]
[Parental Control
Settings]
x [BD/DVD Menu Language]
Selects the default menu language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list”
x [Password]
Sets or changes the password for the
Parental Control function. A password
allows you to set a restriction on BD-
ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet
video playback. If necessary, you can
differentiate the restriction levels for
BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet
videos.
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x [Parental Control Area Code]
Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD
VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be
limited according to the geographic area.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
x [HDMI:Linked to TV-off]
[On]: Automatically turns off the player
and HDMI-compatible components
when the connected TV enters standby
mode (BRAVIA Sync).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Quick Start Mode]
[On]: Shortens the startup time when
turning on the player.
[Off]: Reduces standby power
consumption.
x [BD Parental Control] /
[DVD Parental Control] /
[Internet Video Parental Control]
By setting Parental Control, scenes can
be blocked or replaced with different
scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
x [Auto Standby]
[On]: Automatically returns to standby
mode if no button is pressed for more
than 30 minutes.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Internet Video Unrated]
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
x [Auto Display]
[On]: Automatically displays
information on the screen when
changing the viewing titles, picture
modes, audio signals, etc.
[Off]: Displays information only when
you press DISPLAY.
[System Settings]
x [Screen Saver]
[On]: Turns on the screen saver function.
The screen saver image appears when
you do not use the player for more than
10 minutes while an on-screen display is
displayed.
x [OSD Language]
Selects on-screen display language for
your player.
x [Control for HDMI]
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync
features are available:
– One-Touch Play
– System Power-Off
– Language Follow
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Software Update Notification]
[On]: Sets the player to inform you of
newer software version information
[Off]: Turns off the function.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
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For details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the TV or components.
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x [System Information]
[Resetting]
Displays the player’s software version
information and the MAC address.
x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]
You can reset the player settings to the
factory default by selecting the group of
settings. All the settings within the group
will be reset.
x [Software License Information]
Displays information about the Software
License.
x [Initialize Personal Information]
You can erase your personal information
stored in the player.
[Network Settings]
x [Internet Settings]
Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Step 3:
[Wired Setup]: Select this when you
connect to a broadband router using a
LAN cable.
[View Network Status]: Displays the
current network status.
x [Network Connection
Diagnostics]
Checks for the proper network
connection by running the network
diagnostics.
[Easy Setup]
x [Easy Initial Settings]
Select [Easy Initial Settings] to specify
the basic settings. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
x [Easy Network Settings]
Select [Easy Network Settings] to
specify the network settings. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
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, For BD-ROMs, check the [BD-ROM
24p Output] or [DVD-ROM 24p
Output] setting in the [Screen Settings]
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
The display language on the screen
switches automatically when
connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, When [Control for HDMI] is set to
on the screen automatically switches
according to the language setting of the
connected TV (if you change the
setting on your TV, etc.).
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use
this troubleshooting guide to help
remedy the problem before requesting
repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Picture
Sound
There is no picture or the picture is
not output correctly.
There is no sound or the sound is not
output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables
, Switch the input selector on your TV
to display the signal from the player.
, Reset the video output resolution to the
lowest resolution by pressing x on the
player for more than 10 seconds.
, For HDMI connections, try the
following: 1Turn the player off and
on again. 2Turn the connected
, Check that all the connecting cables
are securely connected (page 11).
, Switch the input selector on your AV
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio
signals of the player are output from
your AV amplifier (receiver).
, If the audio signal does not come
through the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check
, For HDMI connections, try the
following: 1Turn the player off and
on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again.
equipment off and on again.
3Disconnect and then reconnect the
HDMI cable.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
DVI device that does not support
copyright protection technology.
, For HDMI connections, check the
[Output Video Format] settings in the
[Screen Settings] setup (page 20).
, When the analogue signals are also
output, set [BD-ROM 24p Output] or
[DVD-ROM 24p Output] to [Off] in
the [Screen Settings] setup (page 20).
3Disconnect and then reconnect the
HDMI cable.
, For HDMI connections, if the player is
connected to a TV through an AV
amplifier (receiver), try connecting the
HDMI cable directly to the TV. Refer
also to the instruction manual supplied
with the AV amplifier (receiver).
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
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
format of the player. Check the audio
, If the USB device is connected via a
USB hub, connect the USB device
directly to the player.
Sony Entertainment Network
The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD
Master Audio) is not output by
bitstream.
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [Off]
in the [Audio Settings] setup
The picture/sound is poor/certain
programmes display a loss of detail,
especially during fast-motion or dark
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).
, Check that the connected AV amplifier
(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.
The interactive audio is not output.
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [On] in
the [Audio Settings] setup (page 20).
The picture is small.
, Press M to zoom in.
Disc
Network connection
The disc does not play.
The player cannot connect to the
network.
, Check the network connection
(page 13) and the network settings
, The disc is dirty or skewed.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc
with the playback side facing down.
, The disc has a format that cannot be
, The player cannot play a recorded disc
that is not correctly finalised.
The message [A new software version
is available. Please go to the “Setup”
section of the menu and select
“Network update” to perform the
update.] appears on the screen when
turning the player on.
, The region code on the BD or DVD
does not match the player.
USB device
update the player to a newer software
version.
The player does not detect a USB
device connected to the player.
, Make sure that the USB device is
securely connected to the USB jack.
, Check if the USB device or a cable is
damaged.
, Check if the USB device is on.
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The System Power-Off function does
not work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] and
[HDMI:Linked to TV-off] are set to
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA
Sync)
The [Control for HDMI] function does
not work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] is set
Others
, If you change the HDMI connection,
turn the player off and on again.
, If power failure occurs, set [Control
for HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control
, Check the following and refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
component.
Playback does not start from the
beginning of content.
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from
start].
Playback does not start from the
resume point where you last stopped
playing.
, The resume point may be cleared from
memory depending on the disc when
– you open the disc tray.
– the connected component is
compatible with the [Control for
HDMI] function.
– the connected component’s setting
for the [Control for HDMI] function
is correct.
– you disconnect the USB device.
– you play other content.
– you turn off the player.
, When you connect the player to a TV
through an AV amplifier (receiver),
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not
compatible with the [Control for
HDMI] function, you may be unable
to control the TV from the player.
– if you change the HDMI
The disc tray does not open and you
cannot remove the disc even after you
press Z.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player
off, and disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead). 2Reconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead) while
pressing down Z on the player.
3Keep pressing down Z on the player
until the tray opens. 4Remove the
disc. 5Hold down [/1 on the player
for more than 10 seconds until the
player turns off.
connection, disconnect and
reconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), or a power failure
occurs, try the following: 1Switch
the input selector of the AV
amplifier (receiver) so that the
picture from the player appears on
the TV screen. 2Set [Control for
HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control
to the instruction manual supplied
with the AV amplifier (receiver).
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Mass (approx.): 1.1 kg
Operating temperature:
5 ºC to 35 ºC
The player does not respond to any
button.
, Moisture has condensed inside the
Operating humidity:
25 % to 80 %
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more
than 10 seconds until the player turns
off.
Supplied accessories
If the player still does not respond to
any button, disconnect then reconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
Playable discs
Specifications
Blu-ray
Disc*1
BD-ROM
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
BD-R*2/BD-RE*2
DVD*3
DVD-ROM
DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW
Inputs and outputs
(Jack name:
Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
CD*3
CD-DA (Music CD)
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
HDMI OUT:
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
LINE OUT VIDEO:
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
LAN (100):
100BASE-TX Terminal
USB:
*1
Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are
new and evolving, some discs may not be
playable depending on the disc type and the
version.
The audio output differs depending on the
source, connected output jack, and selected
audio settings.
*2
*3
BD-RE: Ver.2.1
BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic
pigment type BD-R (LTH type)
The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be
played if postscripts are recordable.
A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalised. For more
information, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the recording device.
USB jack Type A, maximum current
500 mA (For connecting USB device)
General
Power requirements:
110 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 10 W
Dimensions (approx.):
290 mm × 196 mm × 43 mm
(width/depth/height)
incl. projecting parts
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Discs that cannot be played
• BDs with cartridge
• BDXLs
Playable types of files
• DVD-RAMs
• HD DVDs
• DVD Audio discs
• PHOTO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• Super VCDs
Video
File format
Extensions
MPEG-1 Video/PS*1 “.mpg,”“.mpeg,”
MPEG-2 Video/PS, “.m2ts,” “.mts”
TS*1
MPEG-4 AVC*1
• Audio material side on DualDiscs
“.mkv,” “.mp4,”
“.m4v,” “.m2ts,”
“.mts”
Note on Discs
This product is designed to playback
discs that conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of
the music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies do not conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be
playable by this product.
WMV9*1
AVCHD*2
Xvid
“.wmv,” “.asf”
*3
“.avi”
Music
File format
Extensions
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”
Note on playback operations of BDs/
DVDs
Layer III)
AAC/HE-AAC*1*4
WMA9 Standard*1*4 “.wma”
“.m4a”
Some playback operations of BDs/
DVDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this player
plays BDs/DVDs according to the disc
contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may
not be available.
LPCM
“.wav”
Photo
File format
JPEG
PNG
Extensions
“.jpg,” “.jpeg”
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs
The playback pictures and sound may be
momentarily interrupted when the layers
switch.
“.png*5
“.gif*5
”
GIF
”
*1
The player does not play coded files such as
DRM.
This player can play AVCHD Ver.2.0
format.
The player plays AVCHD format files that
are recorded on a digital video camera, etc.
The AVCHD format disc will not play if it
has not been correctly finalised.
The player does not play coded files such as
Lossless.
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
only)
Your player has a region code printed on
the rear of the unit and will only play
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs labelled with
*2
*3
identical region codes or
.
ALL
*4
*5
Region code
The player does not play animated PNG or
animated GIF files.
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b
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available disc/
lens cleaners, or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry
the label before playing.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A lens cleaning disc.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape
(e.g., card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or
sticker adhesive on it.
• Do not resurface the playing side of a
disc to remove surface scratches.
• Some files may not play depending on the
format, the encoding, or recording
condition.
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.
• The player can recognise the following files
or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB
devices:
– up to folders in the 9th layer, including the
root folder
– up to 500 files/folders in a single layer
• Some USB devices may not work with this
player.
• The player can recognise Mass Storage
Class (MSC) devices, Still Image Capture
Device (SICD) class devices and 101
keyboard.
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the
USB memory or devices, turn off the player
when connecting or removing the USB
memory or devices.
• The player may not play high bit rate video
files on DATA CDs smoothly. You are
recommended to play such files using
DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.
Codenumbersofcontrollable
TVs
While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the
TV manufacturer’s code using the
number buttons.
If more than one code number is listed,
try entering them one at a time until you
find the one that works with your TV.
Notes About the Discs
• To keep the disc
clean, handle the
disc by its edge. Do
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
not touch the
surface.
Hitachi
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LG/Goldstar
Loewe
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Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the
disc may cause it to malfunction.
• Do not expose the disc to direct
sunlight or heat sources such as hot air
ducts, or leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a
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Panasonic
Philips
17, 49
06, 08, 72
71
Samsung
Sharp
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Toshiba
38
cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the
centre out.
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Code Language
1357 Malay
Language code list
1358 Malese;
Maltese
1363 Burmese
1369 Nepali
1379 Norwegian
1403 Oromo
1417 Punjabi;
Panjabi
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1365 Nauru
1376 Dutch
1393 Occitan
1408 Oriya
1428 Polish
For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing
The language spellings conform to the
ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
1436 Portuguese
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1039 Amharic
1045 Assamese
1052 Azerbaijani
1057 Byelorussian
1060 Bihari
1066 Bengali
1070 Breton
1093 Corsican
1103 Welsh
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1032 Afrikaans
1044 Arabic
1051 Aymara
1053 Bashkir
1059 Bulgarian
1061 Bislama
1067 Tibetan
1079 Catalan
1097 Czech
1105 Danish
1482 Kirundi; Rundi 1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1495 Sanskrit
1501 Sangho;
Sango
1503 Singhalese; 1505 Slovak
Sinhalese
1506 Slovenian
1508 Shona
1511 Albanian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1498 Sindhi
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1507 Samoan
1509 Somali
1512 Serbian
1109 German
1142 Greek
1130 Bhutani;
Dzongkha
1513 Siswati; Swati 1514 Sesotho;
1144 English
1149 Spanish
1151 Basque
1165 Finnish
1171 Faroese
1181 Frisian
1145 Esperanto
1150 Estonian
1157 Persian
1166 Fiji
1174 French
1183 Irish
Sotho
southern
1516 Swedish
1521 Tamil
1527 Tajik
1529 Tigrinya
1532 Tagalog
1515 Sundanese
1517 Swahili
1525 Telugu
1528 Thai
1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician
1531 Turkmen
1196 Guarani
1209 Hausa
1203 Gujarati
1217 Hindi
1534 Setswana;
Tswana
1538 Turkish
1540 Tatar
1557 Ukrainian
1572 Uzbek
1587 Volapük
1632 Xhosa
1535 Tonga; Tonga
islands
1539 Tsonga
1543 Twi
1226 Croatian
1233 Armenian
1239 Interlingue
1248 Indonesian
1254 Italian
1261 Japanese
1283 Javanese
1297 Kazakh
1229 Hungarian
1235 Interlingua
1245 Inupiak
1253 Icelandic
1257 Hebrew
1269 Yiddish
1287 Georgian
1564 Urdu
1581 Vietnamese
1613 Wolof
1665 Yoruba
1697 Zulu
1684 Chinese
1703 Not specified
1298 Greenlandic;
Kalaallisut
1299 Cambodian; 1300 Kannada
Khmer
1301 Korean
1307 Kurdish
1313 Latin
1305 Kashmiri
1311 Kirghiz
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian; Lao 1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian
1347 Maori
1350 Malayalam
1353 Moldavian
1345 Malagasy
1349 Macedonian
1352 Mongolian
1356 Marathi
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Parental control/area code
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2046 Austria
2070 Brazil
2047 Australia
2057 Belgium
2090 Chile
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2174 France
2200 Greece
2248 India
2093 Colombia
2165 Finland
2109 Germany
2219 Hong Kong
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2239 Ireland
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2333 Luxembourg 2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan
2428 Poland
2489 Russia
2149 Spain
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2501 Singapore
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland 2543 Taiwan
2528 Thailand 2184 United
Kingdom
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The software of this player may be updated in the future. For information about any
available updates and the latest Operating Instructions, please visit the following
website:
4-410-136-41(1)
© 2012 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
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