4-740-823-11(1) Ultra HD Blu-ray™/ DVD Player Getting Started Playback Settings and Adjustments Operating Instructions Thank you for your purchase. Before using this player, please read this operating instructions carefully. The software of this player may be updated in the future. Please visit the following website: www.sony.
Contents 3 4 7 WARNING PRECAUTIONS Guide to Parts and Controls Getting Started 10 10 12 13 14 1: Checking Supplied Accessories 2: Connecting to a TV or a Sound Bar/AV Amplifier 3: Network Connection 4: Easy Setup Home screen display Playback 15 15 15 15 16 16 18 Playing a Disc Enjoying Blu-ray 3D Enjoying 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Playing from a USB Device Playing files on a Home Network Listening to Audio through a BLUETOOTH® Device Available Options Settings and Adjustments 20 Using the Settings Displays
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation. EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited. Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to product compliance in Europe should be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. Notice for the customers in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
• 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 from the tray when you move the player. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) and all other cables from the player when you move the player.
Notes About the Discs 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 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 televisions are susceptible to this.
Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel Door tray Remote sensor (open/close) (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. Power indicator Lights up when the player is turned on. (USB) jack cover Open the cover to connect a USB device to this jack. See page 15. Rear panel LAN (10/100) terminal HDMI OUT 1 jack (VIDEO/AUDIO) Outputs digital video and audio signal. HDMI OUT 2 jack (AUDIO ONLY) Outputs digital audio signal only.
Remote The available functions of the remote are different depending on the disc or the situation. , TV +, and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. 8 (open/close) Opens or closes the disc tray. TV (TV on/standby) Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode. (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. NET SERVICE Returns to the previous online service portal.
• / as a shortcut key to launch track search window and input track number during music CD playback. • / as a shortcut key to rotate photo clockwise/counterclockwise by 90 degrees. • / as a shortcut key to perform seek functions during Home Network video playback. • / as a shortcut key to change still image when it is enabled to change. (ENTER) Enters the selected item. HOME Enters the player’s home screen.
Getting Started 1: Checking Supplied Accessories • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) 2: Connecting to a TV or a Sound Bar/AV Amplifier Do not connect the mains lead until you have made all the connections. Various connection methods can be used to enjoy the player. Select a connection method according to the functions and jacks on your Sound Bar/AV amplifier (receiver).
Connecting to your TV via a Sound Bar/AV amplifier (receiver) Select a connection method according to the functions and jacks on your Sound Bar/AV amplifier (receiver). The following are examples of the main connection methods. For details on your Sound Bar/AV amplifier (receiver), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Sound Bar/AV amplifier (receiver).
Non-4K Sound Bar/AV amplifier (receiver) without HDMI IN Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Audio signals To HDMI OUT 1 jack Video signals HDMI Cable* (not supplied) If selecting this connection method, set [HDMI Audio Output] in [System Settings] to [HDMI1] or [Auto] (page 25). * Premium High Speed HDMI Cable or High Speed HDMI Cable that supports 18 Gbps bandwidth.
Wireless Setup LAN cable (not supplied) Wireless LAN Router Modem Internet Getting Started No cable assembly required between the player and the wireless LAN router. 4: Easy Setup When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts [Easy Setup]. 1 Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartments of the remote.
Home screen display The home screen appears when you press HOME. Select an application using /// , and press ENTER. Application The following applications are displayed on the home screen. The network service application icons are displayed in the lower part of the screen after an internet connection is established. (Disc): Plays a disc. [USB device]: Plays content from a USB device (page 15). [Media Server]: Plays a file from a Home Network server via the player (page 16).
Playback Playing a Disc You can play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, BDs, DVDs and CDs. For “Playable discs”, see page 34. 2 Press (open/close) to close the disc tray. Playback starts. If playback does not start automatically, select the [Video], [Music], or [Photo] category in (Disc), and press ENTER or (play). (Mixed disc) contains data contents. Press OPTIONS on the remote and select [Data Contents] to display any available contents.
3 On the home screen, select [USB device] using /, and press ENTER. 4 Select the [Video], [Music], or [Photo] category using /, and press ENTER. To play a file from a Home Network server via another product (Renderer) When you play files from a Home Network Server on the player, you can use a Home Network Controller-compatible product (a phone, etc.), to control playback. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device, turn off the player when connecting or removing the USB device.
Example: Listening to Audio through a Bluetooth device After performing “Connecting to a Bluetooth device” (page 17), 1 Start playback content. Smartphone Player Headphone or Speaker Set [Bluetooth Mode] in [Bluetooth Settings] to [On] (page 23) before pairing a Bluetooth device with this player. 1 Place the Bluetooth device within 1 meter from the player. 2 Turn on your Bluetooth device and the Bluetooth function of the device.
Listening to Audio through a Bluetooth device and HDMI output You can enjoy audio playback from this player via a Bluetooth device and HDMI output simultaneously. To set this function, perform any of the following steps: – Set [Bluetooth Output] in [Bluetooth Settings] to [Bluetooth + HDMI]. – Press OPTIONS on the remote during any playback and select [Bluetooth Output], then select [Bluetooth + HDMI]. Available Options Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS.
Video and Music only [Top Menu]: Displays the Ultra HD Blu-ray/ BD/DVD’s Top Menu. [Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the Ultra HD Blu-ray/BD’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s menu. [Audio]: Switches the language track when multilingual tracks are recorded on Ultra HD Blu-ray/BD/DVD. Selects the sound track on CDs. [Subtitle]: Switches the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on Ultra HD Blu-ray/BD/DVD.
[Screen Settings] Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select [Setup] on the home screen when you need to change the settings of the player. The default settings are underlined. 1 On the home screen, select [Setup] using /, and press ENTER. 2 Select the setup category icon using /, and press ENTER. [Software Update] [Update via Internet] Updates the player’s software using available network. Make sure that the network is connected to the Internet.
[DVD-ROM] [Auto]: Outputs 24 Hz video signals only when you connect a 24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack. [Off]: Select this when your TV is not compatible with 24p video signals. [Data content] This function is available for playback contents stored in USB memory or data disc. [Auto]: Outputs 24 Hz video signals only when you connect a 24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack. [Off]: Select this when your TV is not compatible with 24p video signals.
[Screen Format] [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. [Off]: Outputs PCM signals from HDMI OUT jack when playing Super Audio CD and DSD format file. [DVD Aspect Ratio] [Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and bottom.
[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. [Bluetooth Settings] For “Listening to Audio through a BLUETOOTH® Device”, see page 16. [Bluetooth Mode] [On]: Enables Bluetooth settings and functions. [Off]: Disables Bluetooth settings and functions.
[Audio Language] Selects the default audio language for Ultra HD Blu-ray/BD/DVD VIDEO. 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” (page 39). [Subtitle Language] Selects the default subtitle language for Ultra HD Blu-ray/BD/DVD VIDEO. Select [Select Language Code], and enter the code for your language, referring to “Language code list” (page 39).
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or components. To enable the BRAVIA Sync features, connect your TV via the HDMI OUT 1 jack. [Linked to TV-off] [Valid]: Automatically turns off the player when the connected TV enters standby mode (BRAVIA Sync). [Invalid]: Turns off the function. [Auto Standby] [On]: Automatically returns to standby mode if no button is pressed for more than 20 minutes. [Off]: Turns off the function.
[Resetting] [Reset to Factory Default Settings] Resets the player settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings within the group will be reset. [Initialise Personal Information] Erases your personal information stored in the player. If you dispose, transfer or resell the player, please delete all Personal Information for security purposes. Please take the appropriate measures such as logging out after using a network service.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If a problem occurs while operating the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Picture No picture or the picture is not output correctly. • Check that all the cables are securely connected (page 10). • Switch the input selector on your TV to display the signal from the player.
No sound is output from a Sound Bar/AV amplifier connected to the HDMI OUT 2 jack. • Even when you connect the player to a TV through a Sound Bar/AV amplifier (receiver), the input source may not switch to the player depending on the settings. Check the following. – The HDMI cable is connected to the HDMI OUT 2 jack on the player and the HDMI input jack on the Sound Bar/AV amplifier. Do not connect the cable to the HDMI output jack on the Sound bar/AV amplifier.
Internet streaming 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 and at least 25 Mbps for Ultra HD video (depending on the service provider). There is no options menu during Internet streaming.
• Connect the player and the Bluetooth device again. • Keep the player away from metal objects or surfaces. Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) The [Control for HDMI] function does not work (BRAVIA Sync). • Check that your TV is connected via the HDMI OUT 1 jack. • Check that [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] is set to [On] (page 24). • If you change the HDMI connection, turn the player off and on again.
The player does not respond to any button. • Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 4). About software update • If your network condition is poor, visit www.sony.eu/support to download the latest software version and update via USB memory. You can also get information about update functions from the website.
Specifications Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. System Laser Semiconductor laser Inputs and outputs Jack name Jack type/Output level/Load impedance DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Phono jack /0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms HDMI 19-pin standard connector HDMI OUT 1*/2 * Only HDMI OUT 1 supports video output.
General Power requirements Rating: Input 220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 15 W Network standby Less than 2 W (all wired/wireless network ports ON) Dimensions (approx.) 430 mm × 265 mm × 50 mm (width × depth × height) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 3.
Playable discs Blu-ray Disc*1 Ultra HD Blu-ray, BD-ROM, BD-R*2/BD-RE*2 DVD*3 DVD-ROM, DVD-R/ DVD-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW DVD AUDIO *4 CD*3 CD-DA (Music CD), CD-ROM, CD-R/CD-RW, Super Audio CD *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 BD-RE: Ver.2.1, BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.
Playable types of files Video Codec MPEG-1 Video*1 MPEG-2 Video Xvid VC1*1 WMV9*1*7 Motion JPEG*6 HEVC/H.265 VP6 VP8/VP9 Extension PS .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis PS*3 .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG TS*4 .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC MKV*1 .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3 MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis MKV*1 .
*11 Music Codec Extension MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III)*11 .mp3 AAC/HE-AAC*11 .m4a, .aac*6 WMA9 Standard .wma WMA 10 Pro*12 .wma LPCM*11 .wav FLAC*1 .flac, .fla Dolby Digital*6*11 .ac3 DSF*1 .dsf DSDIFF*1*13 .dff AIFF *1 .aiff, .aif ALAC*1 .m4a Vorbis .ogg Monkey’s Audio .ape Photo Format Extension JPEG .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe PNG .png*14 GIF .gif*14 MPO .mpo*6*15 BMP .bmp*6*15 WEBP .webp*6 *1 The player may not play this file format on a Home Network server.
Copyrights and Trademarks Additional Information • Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
Copy Protection Please be advised of the advanced content protection systems used in Ultra HD Blu-ray™, 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.
Privacy Policy For Privacy Policy, please refer to [Privacy Policy] in the option menu on each network service icon. Network services, content and software of this product may be subject to individual terms and conditions and changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information. Language code list For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] (page 23). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Parental control/area code For details, see [Parental Control Area Code] (page 24).
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For Your Convenience Before Inquiries Please confirm the following details: • Investigate with “Troubleshooting” (page 27) to help remedy the problem. • Turn off the player and disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Wait for more than 2 minutes and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Record the serial number (S/N) in the space provided below. Provide this number to your Sony dealer to get quicker action whenever you call them regarding this product.
