4-169-144-11(1) The software of this player may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
b This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. 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 cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the wireless LAN function. • Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the player. • Do not place any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to the player or the object. • Take out any discs when you move the player. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged. • Disconnect the AC power cord and all other cables from the player when you move the player.
IMPORTANT NOTICE 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 onscreen 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 televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hookups and Settings Step 1: Preparing the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 B Power indicator Lights up in white when the player is turned on. C Remote sensor D Front panel display N, X: Lights up during playback or pause. : Lights up when enabling the repeat setting. : Lights up when outputting 720p/ 1080i/1080p video signals. E WLAN indicator Lights up when using a wireless LAN. F (USB) jack Connect a USB device to this jack.
Remote The available functions of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation. A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- INPUT Switches between TV and other input sources. -TV- [/1 (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. VOL +/– Adjusts the TV volume. THEATER (page 34) Switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically.
HOME Enters the player’s home menu. Displays the wall paper when pressed on the category icon of the home menu. RETURN Returns to the previous display. Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.
Step 1: Preparing the Player Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX57 only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Hookups and Settings Checking the supplied accessories Preparing the remote Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.
Step 2: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord 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 color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. High quality HDMI cable* Audio/video cable (supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) Standard quality * See “Checking the supplied accessories” (page 11).
b Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television. Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver) Hookups and Settings 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 23).
*2 Step 3: Easy Setup *3 When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts “Easy Setup.” 1 Plug the player into the AC outlet. to AC outlet 2 Press [/1 to turn on the player. 3 Turn on the TV, then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 4 Perform “Easy Setup.” Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using
Connecting to the Network Wired Setup LAN cable (not supplied) Broadband router ADSL modem/ Cable modem Hookups and Settings Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player. Internet To set the network settings Select “Network Settings,” “Internet Settings,” then “Wired Setup” (page 26), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Wireless Setup Use a wireless LAN that is built into the player.
Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable discs” (page 32). 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. appears on the home menu and playback starts. If playback does not start automatically, select in the (Video), (Music), or (Photo) category, and press ENTER.
z To delete data in the internal memory or USB memory, select “Erase BD Data” in the (Video), and press ENTER. When the USB memory is used as local storage, all data stored in the buda/budb folder will be erased. Displaying the play information You can play video/music/photo files on the connected USB device. For playable USB devices, see “Playable types of files” (page 33). 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player.
Playing via a Network Streaming BRAVIA Internet Video Serves as a gateway delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. 1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. Connect the player to a network (page 15). Available Options Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.
Details Top Menu Displays the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu. Menu/Popup Menu Displays the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s menu. Title Search Searches for a title on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts playback from the beginning. Chapter Search Searches for a chapter and starts playback from the beginning. Angle Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs. IP Content Noise Reduction Adjusts the picture quality of Internet content.
Using the Settings Displays 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
Network Update Select “OK” to update the player’s software via the network. z • We recommend the network update every 2 months or so. • For information about update functions, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Screen Settings TV Type 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. 4:3 Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV without a wide mode function.
Cinema Conversion Mode Auto Video Normally select this. The player automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method. The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material. Output Video Format HDMI Normally select “Auto.” Select “Original Resolution” to output the resolution recorded on the disc.
Audio DRC Audio Settings Auto Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played back at the “Standard” level. Standard Performs playback at a standard compression level. Wide Range No compression works. A more dynamic sound is produced. Audio (HDMI) Auto PCM Normally select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device. Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack.
BD/DVD Viewing Settings Parental Control Settings BD/DVD Menu Password Selects the default menu language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. When you select “Select Language Code,” the display for entering the language code appears. Enter the code for your language by referring to “Language code list” (page 37). 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.
Music Settings Super Audio CD Playback Layer System Settings OSD Super Audio CD Plays the Super Audio CD layer. Selects your language for the player onscreen displays. CD Plays the CD layer. Dimmer Bright lighting. Plays the 2ch area. Dark DSD 2ch Low lighting. Plays the multi-channel area. Off DSD Multi Turns off the lighting during playback. Low lighting other than during playback. Control for HDMI On Allows you to use the “Control for HDMI” function (page 34).
Software Update Notification On Sets the player to inform you of newer software version information (page 21). Off Turns off the function. Gracenote Settings Auto Manual Automatically downloads disc information when disc playback stops. Connect to the network for downloading. Downloads the disc information when “Playback History List” or “Information Display” is selected in the options menu. DivX(R) VOD (Canada models only) For details, visit the following website: vod.divx.
Easy Setup Re-runs the “Easy Setup” to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions. Resetting Reset to Factory Default Settings Initialize Personal Information You can erase your personal information stored in the player. Settings and Adjustments 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.
Troubleshooting 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 There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. Additional Information , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 12). , Switch the input selector on your TV to display the signal from the player.
Sound There is no sound or the sound is not output correctly. The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by bitstream. The disc does not play. , 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 played back by this player (page 32). , The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized.
Network connection The player cannot connect to the network. , Check the network connection (page 15) and the network settings (page 26). You cannot connect your PC to the Internet after “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” is performed. , The wireless settings of the router may change automatically if you use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before adjusting the settings of the router. In this case, change the wireless settings of your PC accordingly. You cannot connect the player to the wireless LAN router.
Others Playback does not start from the beginning of content. , Press OPTIONS, and select “Play from beginning.” Playback does not start from the resume point where you last stopped playing. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” or “TLK ON” appears on the front panel display. , When “LOCKED” appears, the player is locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold down N on the player until “UNLOCK” appears on the front panel display (page 8).
General Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Inputs and outputs (Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load impedance) LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L: Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/ PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms LINE OUT VIDEO: Phono jack/1.
Discs that cannot be played • • • • • • • • • BDs with cartridge DVD-RAMs HD DVDs DVD Audio discs PHOTO CDs Data part of CD-Extras VCDs/Super VCDs Audio material side on DualDiscs A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms to the NTSC color system). Note on Discs Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs may be intentionally set by software producers.
b • 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 recognize the following files or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices: – up to folders in the 5th tree – up to 500 files in a single tree • Some USB devices may not work with this player.
About wireless LAN security Since communication via the wireless LAN function is established by radio waves, the wireless signal may be susceptible to interception. To protect wireless communication, this player supports various security functions. Be sure to correctly configure the security settings in accordance with your network environment. WEP WEP applies security to communications to prevent outsiders from intercepting communications or intruding into your wireless network.
• Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and videorelated data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service.
Language code list For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” (page 24). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Additional Information not specified Parental control/area code For details, see “Parental Control Area Code” (page 24).
E Q “Easy Setup” 14, 27 “Quick Start Mode” 25 Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.