Sony BDP-S500 (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Connecting to an HDMI input jack
Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high
quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
You will enjoy higher quality pictures from 480p/1080i, or
1080p (highest among the player output), if your TV, projector
or AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible.
quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
You will enjoy higher quality pictures from 480p/1080i, or
1080p (highest among the player output), if your TV, projector
or AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible.
This Blu-ray Disc player 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.
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI
logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Notes 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 back of the player
HDMI OUT jack and the connector.
• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the player
and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure
the connector is not upside down or tilted.
the connector is not upside down or tilted.
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the player.
• If you place the player on the cabinet with the HDMI cord
connected, do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall.
It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.
It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.
• When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw in or rotate
the HDMI connector.
About indicators for HDMI connection
After the player is turned on, the HD indicator on the front panel
lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals. The
HDMI indicator lights up when an HDMI device is connected.
lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals. The
HDMI indicator lights up when an HDMI device is connected.
Notes
• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are
fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be
displayed in the picture. In the case of 480p/720p/1080i/1080p scan
picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the
connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p/720p/1080i/
1080p Blu-ray Disc player, please contact our customer service center.
displayed in the picture. In the case of 480p/720p/1080i/1080p scan
picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the
connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p/720p/1080i/
1080p Blu-ray Disc player, please contact our customer service center.
• If the picture is not clear, not natural or not to your satisfaction, change
the video output resolution by pressing VIDEO FORMAT
(page 46).
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cord that bears the HDMI logo.
About the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync
features (for HDMI connections only)
features (for HDMI connections only)
By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the
HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied),
operation is simplified as below:
• One-Touch Play
HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied),
operation is simplified as below:
• One-Touch Play
(page 21)
You can turn on the player and TV/AV receiver, set the TV/AV
receiver’s input to the player, and start playback with one touch
of the H button.
receiver’s input to the player, and start playback with one touch
of the H button.
• System Power-Off
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the
TV’s remote, the HDMI compatible components turn off
automatically.
TV’s remote, the HDMI compatible components turn off
automatically.
To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync
features
features
Set “HDMI Control” of “Options” setup to “On”
(page 52).
Note
Depending on the connected component, the HDMI Control function
may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
component.
may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
component.
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
HDMI IN
HDMI
OUT
HDMI cord (not supplied)
Blu-ray Disc player
to HDMI OUT
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
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Step 3: Connecting the
Audio Cords
Audio Cords
Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
*2
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other
U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered
trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Digital
Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered
trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Digital
Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Notes about the HDMI OUT jack
• When you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver)
using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following:
– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to a TV with the HDMI
– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to a TV with the HDMI
cord.
– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord other than an
HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or video
cord).
cord).
• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack, carefully align the
HDMI connector with the jack. Do not bend or apply pressure
to the HDMI cord.
to the HDMI cord.
• If you change the component connected to the HDMI OUT
jack, change “Audio (HDMI)” in “Audio Setup” to match the
new component
new component
(page 47). The player stores the HDMI related
settings for up to five components.
• The HDMI connection is compatible with 2ch Linear PCM
signals (48 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit), and 6 to 8ch Linear PCM
signals (48 to 96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit), in addition to Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS (include
DTS-ES, DTS96/24) and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
bitstream.
signals (48 to 96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit), in addition to Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS (include
DTS-ES, DTS96/24) and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
bitstream.
Note
If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio
signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, which
could damage your ears or speakers.
signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, which
could damage your ears or speakers.
Connection
Your setup
TV
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and
two speakers
two speakers
AV amplifier (receiver) having a
Dolby
Dolby
*1
Surround (Pro Logic)
decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic)
AV amplifier (receiver) with
5.1ch input jacks and 6 speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital
5.1ch input jacks and 6 speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital
(5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
AV amplifier (receiver) with a
digital input jack having a Dolby
Digital or DTS
digital input jack having a Dolby
Digital or DTS
*2
decoder and 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital
(5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
AV amplifier (receiver) with an
HDMI input jack having a Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, or
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
decoder, and 8 speakers
• Surround effects: Linear PCM
HDMI input jack having a Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, or
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
decoder, and 8 speakers
• Surround effects: Linear PCM
(7.1ch), Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio bitstream
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio bitstream
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B
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Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound.
Connecting to a stereo amplifier
(receiver) and 2 speakers
If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L
and R, use
and R, use
. If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input
jack, use
.
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
to AUDIO OUT L/R
TV
(white)
(red)
(white)
(red)
Stereo audio cord
(supplied)
(supplied)
: Signal flow
Blu-ray Disc player
A
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
B-2
B-1
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Optical digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
or
(red)
(white)
Stereo audio
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
to audio input
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Front (R)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Blu-ray Disc player
to AUDIO OUT
L/R
L/R
(white)
(red)
B
B-1
B-2
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Connecting to an AV amplifier
(receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input
jacks, use
jacks, use
. If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input
jack, use
.
You can enjoy surround effects only when playing Dolby
Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital or DTS)
discs.
Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital or DTS)
discs.
Connecting to an AV amplifier
(receiver) with 5.1ch input jacks and 6
speakers
speakers
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use
.
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
C-2
C-1
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
or
to AUDIO OUT
L/R
L/R
(red)
(white)
Stereo audio
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
(red)
(white)
to audio input
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
Optical digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
Rear (L) Rear (R)
Subwoofer
Center
Rear (mono)
Front (L)
Front (R)
AV Amplifier
(receiver) with a
decoder
(receiver) with a
decoder
: Signal flow
Blu-ray Disc player
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Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.
connected components.
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, you do not need the “Rear (mono)” speaker
above.
above.
C
C-1
C-2
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
D-1
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
Front (L)
Front (R)
Center
AV amplifier
(receiver) with
5.1ch inputs
(receiver) with
5.1ch inputs
: Signal flow
to 5.1CH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Blu-ray Disc player
to audio input
Stereo audio
cord (one is
supplied)
cord (one is
supplied)
Monaural
audio cord
(not supplied)
audio cord
(not supplied)
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Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.
connected components.
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D-1
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Connecting to an AV amplifier
(receiver) with a digital input jack and
6 speakers
6 speakers
If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function
on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using
on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using
. You can enjoy a more realistic audio presence.
Connecting to an AV amplifier
(receiver) with an HDMI input jack and
8 speakers
8 speakers
If your AV amplifier (receiver) accepts 8ch Linear PCM input
with an HDMI connection, you can enjoy the surround sound
using .
with an HDMI connection, you can enjoy the surround sound
using .
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
D-2
HDMI
OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL
or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL
or OPTICAL)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
Front (L)
Front (R)
Center
AV amplifier
(receiver) having a
decoder
(receiver) having a
decoder
: Signal flow
to HDMI OUT
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
or
to HDMI input
Blu-ray Disc player
or
z
Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.
connected components.
D-2
D-2
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
D-3
HDMI
OUT
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
Rear1 (L)
Rear1 (R)
Rear2 (L)
Front (L)
Front (R)
Center
AV amplifier
(receiver) with 8ch
outputs
(receiver) with 8ch
outputs
to HDMI OUT
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to HDMI input
Blu-ray Disc player
z
Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.
connected components.
Note
Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear
PCM signals. See also the operating instructions supplied with the
connected AV amplifier (receiver).
PCM signals. See also the operating instructions supplied with the
connected AV amplifier (receiver).
Rear2 (R)
Subwoofer
D-3
D-3
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Step 4: Connecting the
Power Cord
Power Cord
After all of the other connections are complete, connect the
supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the player. Then
plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet.
supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the player. Then
plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet.
Step 5: Preparing the
Remote
Remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two
Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the
batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player
(page 58).
Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the
batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player
(page 58).
AC IN
to AC outlet
to AC IN
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly
when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or a lighting
apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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If you want to control your TV with the
supplied remote
supplied remote
You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of
your Sony TV with the supplied remote.
your Sony TV with the supplied remote.
To control other TVs with the remote
You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of non-
Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate
manufacturer’s code.
Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate
manufacturer’s code.
1
While holding down TV [/1, press the number
buttons to select your TV manufacturer’s code
(see the table below).
buttons to select your TV manufacturer’s code
(see the table below).
2
Release TV [/1.
◆Code numbers of controllable TVs
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.
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.
◆To return the remote to its default settings
1
Remove the batteries from the remote.
2
Re-insert the batteries while pressing down 1, 2,
and 3 of the number buttons.
and 3 of the number buttons.
3
Wait for a few seconds.
Note
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your
TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.
TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.
By pressing
You can
TV [/1
Turn the TV on or off.
VOL +/–
Adjust the volume of the TV.
TV/VIDEO
Switch the TV’s input source between the
TV and other input sources.
TV and other input sources.
CH +/–
Select the channel up and down.
MUTING
Mute the sound (for Sony TV only).
DISPLAY
OPEN/
CLOSE
CLOSE
DIMMER
CLEAR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
9
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
SCAN
MUTING
PLAY MODE
PLAY
SCAN
PREV
SLOW/STEP
NEXT
PAUSE
VOL
CH
STOP
VIDEO
FORMAT
RED
GREEN
BLUE YELLOW
TOP
MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
TV
Number
buttons
buttons
MUTING
TV
\
/
1
TV/VIDEO
CH +/–
VOL +/–
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony 01
(default)
Daewoo
22, 04
Emerson 14
GE 06
Hitachi 02,
04
JVC 09
LG/Gold star
03, 17, 04
MGA/Mitsubishi
13, 04
NEC
04, 12
Panasonic 19
Philips 08, 21
Pioneer 16
RCA 10, 04
R.Shack 05
Samsung
04, 12, 20
Sanyo 11
Sharp
05, 18
Toshiba 07,
18
Zenith
15
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Step 6: Easy Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic
adjustments for using the player. If you do not complete Easy
Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your player.
Make the settings below in the following order.
adjustments for using the player. If you do not complete Easy
Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your player.
Make the settings below in the following order.
a
Turn on the TV.
b
Press [/1 to turn on the player.
The player turns on after a moment.
c
Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the player appears on your
TV screen.
the signal from the player appears on your
TV screen.
If the display for OSD language selection does not
appear, select “Start” of “Easy Setup” in “Options”
Setup
appear, select “Start” of “Easy Setup” in “Options”
Setup
(page 52).
d
Select the OSD language you want to display,
and press ENTER.
and press ENTER.
This will determine the Audio, Subtitle and BD/
DVD menu languages as well.
DVD menu languages as well.
e
Select “Start,” and press ENTER to start
“Easy Setup.”
“Easy Setup.”
◆If the above display does not appear
Go to step 6. This display appears only when the player is turned
on for the first time.
Go to step 6. This display appears only when the player is turned
on for the first time.
f
Select the video output format for the
connected TV, and press ENTER.
connected TV, and press ENTER.
For details about the video output, see
page 46.
◆ When using the HDMI OUT jack
Select from “Auto,” “480i,” “480p,” “720p,”
“1080i,” “1080p,” or “Source Direct,” then go to
step 8. “TV Type” in step 7 will be set to “16:9”
(wide screen).
“1080i,” “1080p,” or “Source Direct,” then go to
step 8. “TV Type” in step 7 will be set to “16:9”
(wide screen).
◆ When using the jacks other than the HDMI OUT
jack
Select from “S-Video/Video only,” “480i,”
“480p,” “720p,” “1080i” or “Don’t Know.” If
you select “720p” or “1080i,” go to step 8. “TV
Type” in step 7 will be set to “16:9” (wide
screen).
“480p,” “720p,” “1080i” or “Don’t Know.” If
you select “720p” or “1080i,” go to step 8. “TV
Type” in step 7 will be set to “16:9” (wide
screen).
When turned on for the first time
Wait about 90 seconds before the player turns on and starts
Easy Setup. The start-up time will be much shorter once Easy
Setup is completed.
Easy Setup. The start-up time will be much shorter once Easy
Setup is completed.
OPEN/
CLOSE
CLOSE
DIMMER
CLEAR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
9
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
PREV
SLOW/STEP
NEXT
VIDEO
FORMAT
RED
GREEN
BLUE YELLOW
TOP
MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
TV
"
/
1
<
/
M
/
m
/
,
,
ENTER
Confirm
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Select the on-screen display language. Audio, subtitle and BD/DVD menu
language options will be set to the same language as this.
language options will be set to the same language as this.
Language
Easy Setup
English
Français
Confirm
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Use to select then press ENTER.
Before using, make some simple
settings for the BD player.
settings for the BD player.
Please use the Initial Setup if you
want to make more detailed settings.
want to make more detailed settings.
Easy Setup
Start
Cancel
Confirm
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Select [Auto] to automatically match the video output
format with the HDMI-connected TV.
format with the HDMI-connected TV.
Output Video Format
Easy Setup
Auto
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Source Direct
Confirm
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Select [Auto] to automatically match the video output
format with the HDMI-connected TV.
format with the HDMI-connected TV.
Output Video Format
Easy Setup
S-Video/Video only
480i
480p
720p
1080i
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Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV,
and press ENTER.
and press ENTER.
◆ If you have a wide screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV
with a wide screen mode
Select “16:9”
Select “16:9”
(page 45).
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
Select “4:3”
(page 45).
h
Select “Finish Setup,” and press ENTER.
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Hints
• If you want to reset these settings to their factory defaults, see
“
Resetting the Player” (page 53).
• You can re-run “Easy Setup” from “Options” Setup
(page 52).
Step 7: Additional
Adjustments
Adjustments
The following settings and adjustments are necessary when your
connection applies.
connection applies.
For video connection
◆When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(Pattern C –
page 10)
• Select the video output resolution for your TV by pressing
VIDEO FORMAT
(page 46).
◆When using the HDMI OUT jack
(Pattern D –
page 11)
• Select the video output resolution for your TV by pressing
VIDEO FORMAT
(page 46).
• Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack in
“YCbCr/RGBPC (HDMI)” of “Video Setup”
(page 45).
For audio connection
◆When using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
(Connection
, ,
–
page 13 to 15)
• Set “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” in “Audio Setup”
(page 47)
according to your AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) decoder.
◆When using the HDMI OUT jack
(HDMI connection of
,
–
page 15)
• Set “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” in “Audio Setup”
(page 47)
according to your AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) decoder.
• Select the audio output method from the HDMI OUT jack in
“Audio (HDMI)” of “Audio Setup”
(page 47).
◆When using the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks
(Connection
–
page 14)
• Set “DTS Downmix” to “Lt/Rt” in “Audio Setup”
(page 47).
◆When using the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
(Connection
–
page 14)
• Set “Audio Output Mode” to “5.1 Channel” in “Speakers”
Setup
(page 51), and adjust the “Speaker Setup” setting for
your system.
Notes
• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio
signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers,
which could damage your ears or speakers.
which could damage your ears or speakers.
• If you connect using the HDMI OUT jack or COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks and the picture does not appear clearly, the connected
display device may not be compatible with the progressive signals. In
this case, connect the display device to the S VIDEO jack or the
VIDEO jack (pattern A or B – see
display device may not be compatible with the progressive signals. In
this case, connect the display device to the S VIDEO jack or the
VIDEO jack (pattern A or B – see
page 10), re-run the “Easy Setup”
from the “Options” Setup
(page 52), and select “S-Video/Video only”
in step 6
(page 18). Also, check the above items again to see if any
additional adjustment is required.
Confirm
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Select the screen aspect ratio to match
your TV.
your TV.
TV Type
Easy Setup
16:9
4:3
Confirm
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Use to select then press ENTER.
Setup is complete!
Enjoy using your BD player!
Enjoy using your BD player!
Easy Setup
Finish Setup
Go Back
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C-2
D-2
D-2
D-3
C-1
D-1
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Basic
Operations
Operations
Most of the BD playback operations are
common to DVD. This section covers BD/
DVD/CD playback in general, together with
the basic operation of the player.
For browsing recorded files on DATA
DVDs*, a separate library function is
available. See also
common to DVD. This section covers BD/
DVD/CD playback in general, together with
the basic operation of the player.
For browsing recorded files on DATA
DVDs*, a separate library function is
available. See also
page 32 for movie, 36 for
music,
40 for photo files.
For operations using the remote, a complete
list is located on
list is located on
page 24.
* DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing
MPEG-2 PS movie, MP3 audio, or JPEG image files.
Playing a Disc
a
Press \/1.
The player turns on after a moment.
b
Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the player appears on your
TV screen.
the signal from the player appears on your
TV screen.
c
Press Z to open the disc tray.
The sliding panel shifts down and the disc tray opens.
To open the sliding panel, press UP/DOWN on the
player.
To open the sliding panel, press UP/DOWN on the
player.
d
Place a disc on the disc tray with the playback
side facing down.
side facing down.
BD
DVD
CD
OPEN/
CLOSE
CLOSE
DIMMER
CLEAR
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
SCAN
MUTING
PLAY MODE
PLAY
SCAN
PREV
SLOW/STEP
NEXT
PAUSE
VOL
CH
STOP
VIDEO
FORMAT
RED
GREEN
BLUE YELLOW
TOP
MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
TV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
9
x
X
TOP MENU
POP UP/MENU
<
/
M
/
m
/
,
, ENTER
Number buttons
Color buttons
Z
\
/
1
SYSTEM MENU
RETURN
H
Playback side facing down
•
Playing a Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•
Guide to Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
•
Guide to the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
•
Checking the Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
•
Clarifying Low Volume Sounds (Audio DRC) . 27
•
Adjusting the Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
•
Locking a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Ba
si
si
c Operation
s
e
Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait a short while until the disc type appears on the
front panel display.
front panel display.
f
Press H to start playback.
For more information about the remote’s operations,
see
see
page 24.
g
When you finish playing, press Z to open the
disc tray.
disc tray.
h
Remove the disc, and press Z again to close
the disc tray.
the disc tray.
i
Press \/1 to turn off the player.
To use the BD’s or DVD’s menu
When you play a BD-ROM, DVD VIDEO, or a finalized
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R
(Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP
MENU or POP UP/MENU. Some BDs/DVDs display the menu
automatically. Either cases, navigate through the menu using
</M/m/,, ENTER, or the number buttons and the color
buttons as indicated by the disc’s on-screen instructions. The BD
menu is operable without interrupting playback.
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R
(Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP
MENU or POP UP/MENU. Some BDs/DVDs display the menu
automatically. Either cases, navigate through the menu using
</M/m/,, ENTER, or the number buttons and the color
buttons as indicated by the disc’s on-screen instructions. The BD
menu is operable without interrupting playback.
To play restricted BDs
Change the “BD Parental Control” setting
(page 30).
To play restricted DVDs
For a restricted DVD, the display asks for the password. For
“DVD Parental Control” setting, see
“DVD Parental Control” setting, see
page 30.
1
Enter your four-digit password using the number
buttons.
buttons.
2
Press ENTER to confirm.
To register or change the password, see
To register or change the password, see
page 29.
Notes about Resume Play
• Playback starts from the beginning if the title has not been
played or the previous stop point is canceled.
• The stop point is canceled when:
– you change the settings on the player.
– you turn off the player (BD-ROM and DATA DVD only).
– you press x twice.
– you open the disc tray.
– you use a search function.
– you turn off the player (BD-ROM and DATA DVD only).
– you press x twice.
– you open the disc tray.
– you use a search function.
• The player remembers the stop point for one title/track/file
only. On a music CD, playback resumes from the beginning of
the track.
the track.
• Depending on the disc, the Resume function may not work.
About the screen saver function
To prevent damage to your display device (ghosting), a screen
saver image appears when the player is left unattended, has no
disc inserted, or no title/slideshow is displayed for 15 minutes.
To cancel, press any button on the remote or the player.
saver image appears when the player is left unattended, has no
disc inserted, or no title/slideshow is displayed for 15 minutes.
To cancel, press any button on the remote or the player.
About One-Touch Play (for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre
Sync only)
Sync only)
With one touch of the H button, the player and your TV/AV
receiver automatically turn on and the TV/AV receiver’s input is
switched to the player. Playback starts automatically. To use this
function, set “HDMI Control” of “Options” setup to “On”
(page 52).
The TV/AV receiver’s input will also switch to the player
automatically, in the following cases:
– You press H, SYSTEM MENU, TOP MENU, or POP UP/
receiver automatically turn on and the TV/AV receiver’s input is
switched to the player. Playback starts automatically. To use this
function, set “HDMI Control” of “Options” setup to “On”
(page 52).
The TV/AV receiver’s input will also switch to the player
automatically, in the following cases:
– You press H, SYSTEM MENU, TOP MENU, or POP UP/
MENU buttons on the remote.
– A disc with auto playback function is loaded.
Buttons
Details
X
Pauses playback, or restarts playback from the same
point.
point.
x
Stops playback, or cancels the resume point when
pressed twice.
pressed twice.
H
Starts or restarts playback from the previous stop
point.
point.
22
Guide to Displays
When ‘Select an item, and press ENTER’ appears in this manual,
press the
press the
</M/m/, keys on the remote to select the item then
the entry button in the middle. You can operate the player
likewise using displays.
likewise using displays.
a
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the above
“System Menu.”
“System Menu.”
The player’s start menu appears, with entries to all of
the functions.
the functions.
b
Select an item, and press ENTER.
Each item leads to the following function displays.
See the pages in parentheses for operations. When
you want to return to the previous display, press
RETURN.
See the pages in parentheses for operations. When
you want to return to the previous display, press
RETURN.
Title List
For DATA DVDs, this display leads further to the Title Lists of
content type. The three Title Lists appear similar and are
operable in a similar way.
content type. The three Title Lists appear similar and are
operable in a similar way.
Select the Title List you want to view; from “Movies,” “Photos,”
or “Music,” and press ENTER.
◆Movies
Displays movies/video titles only
or “Music,” and press ENTER.
◆Movies
Displays movies/video titles only
(page 32).
◆Photos
Displays image files only
Displays image files only
(page 40).
◆Music
Displays music files only
Displays music files only
(page 36).
A/V Control
(page 27)
Adjusts the audio/video settings. Select either “Video Control,”
or “Audio Control,” and press ENTER.
or “Audio Control,” and press ENTER.
Setup
(page 44)
Enters the Setup displays for changing the player’s settings.
Select the related Setup display, and press ENTER.
Select the related Setup display, and press ENTER.
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
Select
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Search for the part you want to play from a list of the disc's content.
System Menu
Title List
A/V Control
Setup
Select
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Access the BD-R/RE titles.
Title List
Movies
Photos
Music
Select
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Set the playback picture quality.
A/V Control
Video Control
Audio Control
Use to select an item, then press [RR] or
ENTER.
ENTER.
Confirm
Exit
SYSTEM MENU
Setup
Video Setup
Audio Setup
Language
Parental Control
Speakers
Options
TV Type
4:3 Video Out
DVD Aspect Ratio
YCbCr/RGBPC(HDMI)
24p Output
16:9
Normal
Letter Box
Y, Cb, Cr
Off
1-6
23
Ba
si
si
c Operation
s
Entering characters
When an on-screen keyboard appears (e.g., when searching for a
title), enter the characters as follows.
title), enter the characters as follows.
a Select the character you want to enter, and
press ENTER.
The character appears in the entry field. If necessary,
select the following items, and press ENTER.
select the following items, and press ENTER.
b Repeat step 1 to complete the entry.
c Select “DONE,” and press ENTER to close
the on-screen keyboard.
Note
You cannot use the extended character set.
Items
Details
SHFT
Switches between upper and lower case
characters. Select this before entering the
character.
characters. Select this before entering the
character.
SPC
Inserts a space.
DEL
Deletes the last character input.
CLR
Clears all input characters.
DATA DVD
A B
SHFT
DONE
CANCEL
SPC
DEL
CLR
C D E F G H I J
K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z , . : ;
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
_
U V W X Y Z , . : ;
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
_
( )
s_
24
Guide to the Remote
The following covers all of the remote’s functions. Refer to the
list when necessary.
list when necessary.
Number 5, AUDIO, CH+, and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the
tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
OPEN/
CLOSE
DIMMER
CLEAR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
9
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
SCAN
MUTING
PLAY MODE
PLAY
SCAN
PREV
SLOW/STEP
NEXT
PAUSE
VOL
CH
STOP
VIDEO
FORMAT
RED
GREEN
BLUE YELLOW
TOP
MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
TV
A Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 20)
– Opens/closes the disc tray.
TV &/1
(page 17)
– Turns the TV on or to standby mode.
&
/1
(page 18)
– Turns on, or sets the player to standby mode.
B DIMMER (page 59)
– Changes the brightness of the front panel display
on the player (when completely darkened,
indicators on the front panel are also turned off
and the FL OFF indicator lights up).
indicators on the front panel are also turned off
and the FL OFF indicator lights up).
DISPLAY
(page 26)
– Displays the disc information on the screen.
TV/VIDEO
(page 17)
– Switches between TV and other input sources.
C Number buttons (page 26)
– Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
CLEAR
– Clears the entry field.
– Clears the entry field.
D VIDEO FORMAT (page 45)
– Changes the video output resolution from the
HDMI OUT jack and the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks. Press this button repeatedly if no
picture appears.
OUT jacks. Press this button repeatedly if no
picture appears.
E AUDIO*
1
(page 49)
– Selects the sound track or the language track on a
BD/DVD.
*
1
When playing MPEG-2 movie files or MP3 music files on a
DATA DVD, or a music CD, you cannot use this button.
DATA DVD, or a music CD, you cannot use this button.
SUBTITLE
(page 49)
– Selects the subtitle language on a BD/DVD.
ANGLE
– Switches to other viewing angles when available.
– Switches to other viewing angles when available.
F Color buttons (RED/GREEN/BLUE/YELLOW)
– Short cut keys for selecting items on some BD’s
menus (can also be used for BD’s Java interactive
operations).
operations).
25
Ba
si
si
c Operation
s
Playing in various play mode
a During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly.
Available items differ depending on the current title/
track/file or the disc type. To cancel the Play Mode,
press PLAY MODE again.
track/file or the disc type. To cancel the Play Mode,
press PLAY MODE again.
◆When playing a video or movie title
◆When playing a music track
◆When playing a photo image
G SYSTEM MENU (page 22)
– Enters/exits the player’s start menu (“System
Menu”).
TOP MENU
(page 20)
– Opens/closes the BD’s or DVD’s top menu.
POP UP/MENU
(page 20)
– Opens/closes the BD’s pop up menu, or the
DVD’s disc menu.
RETURN
(page 20, 22)
– Returns to the previous display.
</M/m/, (page 20, 22)
– Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.
– Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.
Center button (ENTER)
(page 20, 22)
– Enters the selected item.
H ./> PREV/NEXT
– Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.
c
/
C
SLOW/STEP*
2
– Plays in slow motion or stop motion. To return to
normal play, press H.
• To play in slow motion
Press
C during playback. When slow motion
play starts, press
C repeatedly to change the
speed : 1/16
t 1/8 t 1/4 t 1/2 of normal playback
speed.
• To play in stop motion (step by step)
Press X during playback, then press c or
C
repeatedly.
m
/M SCAN*
2
– Scans backwards or forward. The speed changes
when pressed repeatedly.
*
2
Depending on the disc or file type, the function may not work
or the scan speeds may differ.
or the scan speeds may differ.
H
PLAY
– Starts or re-starts playback.
PLAY MODE
– Switches to other play modes (Repeat Play, etc.)
– Switches to other play modes (Repeat Play, etc.)
when pressed during playback.
– Searches for a specific point
(page 26).
X
PAUSE
– Pauses/re-starts playback.
x
STOP
– Stops playback.
– Clears the resume point when pressed twice. The
– Clears the resume point when pressed twice. The
resume point for a title is the last point you
played, the last track for an audio file, or the last
photo for a photo file.
played, the last track for an audio file, or the last
photo for a photo file.
I For TVs operable with the following buttons, see
page 17.
MUTING
(page 17)
– Mutes the TV sound.
VOL (volume) +/–
(page 17)
– Adjusts the TV volume.
CH (channel) +/–
(page 17)
– Selects the TV channels up and down.
Items
Details
Time Search
Searches for a specific point
(page 26).
Title Search
(BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
only)
(BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
only)
Searches for a title
(page 26).
Repeat Chapter
(BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
only)
(BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
only)
Repeats the current chapter.
Repeat Title
Repeats the current title.
Items
Details
Repeat Track
Repeats the current track.
Repeat All
Repeats all the tracks on the disc or the
“Music” Title List.
“Music” Title List.
Random
Plays all the tracks on the disc or the
“Music” Title List in a random order.
“Music” Title List in a random order.
Items
Details
Repeat All
Repeats all the files on the disc or
“Photos” Title List.
“Photos” Title List.
Random
Plays all the files on the disc or “Photos”
Title List in a random order.
Title List in a random order.
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
,continued
26
Searching using the remote
You can search by entering the title/chapter/track number or the
time code (elapsed time from the beginning of the disc).
time code (elapsed time from the beginning of the disc).
To search for a title, chapter, or track (BD-
ROM, DVD VIDEO, CD only)
ROM, DVD VIDEO, CD only)
1
Enter the title number using the number buttons
while the player is in stop mode.
To search for a chapter, enter the chapter number
during playback. To search for a track, enter the track
number during playback. If you make a mistake,
press CLEAR once and re-enter.
while the player is in stop mode.
To search for a chapter, enter the chapter number
during playback. To search for a track, enter the track
number during playback. If you make a mistake,
press CLEAR once and re-enter.
2
Press ENTER to start playback.
To search for a specific point (BD-ROM, DVD
VIDEO, DATA DVD only)
VIDEO, DATA DVD only)
1
During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “Time Search” appears.
until “Time Search” appears.
2
Enter the time code using the number buttons.
Enter the time in minutes and seconds (e.g., ‘12030’
for 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds). If you make
a mistake, press CLEAR once and re-enter.
Enter the time in minutes and seconds (e.g., ‘12030’
for 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds). If you make
a mistake, press CLEAR once and re-enter.
3
Press ENTER to start playback.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO/BD-ROM/DATA DVD/CD, these
search functions may not work.
search functions may not work.
Checking the Disc
Information
Information
You can check the title/chapter/track information including
video transmission rate etc., by pressing DISPLAY. The
information differs depending on the disc type and the player
status.
video transmission rate etc., by pressing DISPLAY. The
information differs depending on the disc type and the player
status.
a
Press DISPLAY.
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO.
The following information appears:
1 Playback status
2 Disc type
3 Title information
• Currently playing title number/currently playing
chapter number.
• Total number of chapters within the title.
• Total playback time of the title.
• Total playback time of the title.
4 Elapsed time of the current title
5 Play mode
b
Press DISPLAY again.
The display switches to show the following
information:
information:
1 Chapter information
• Elapsed time of the current chapter.
• Total playback time of the current chapter.
• Total playback time of the current chapter.
2 Video transmission rate and the stream
information
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
DISPLAY
OPEN/
CLOSE
CLOSE
DIMMER
CLEAR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
9
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
SCAN
MUTING
PLAY MODE
PLAY
SCAN
PREV
SLOW/STEP
NEXT
PAUSE
VOL
CH
STOP
VIDEO
FORMAT
RED
GREEN
BLUE YELLOW
TOP
MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
TV
Number buttons
ENTER
PLAY MODE
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
1-1 2.01.23
Chapters 12
Title Total 2h15m34s
Chapters 12
Title Total 2h15m34s
Play
DVD-VIDEO
DVD-VIDEO
Repeat Title
1-1 2.01.23
Chapter Time 01.11.56
Chapter Total 2h15m34s
10.03 Mbps
Chapter Time 01.11.56
Chapter Total 2h15m34s
10.03 Mbps
Play
DVD-VIDEO
DVD-VIDEO
Repeat Title
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