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. As the laser beam used in this Blu- ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ???dangerous voltage??? within the product???s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Precautions

???To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

???Install this unit so that the AC power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

FCC WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded Interface cable (LAN cable) must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

???Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important Safety Instructions

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does

not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Owner???s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.______________

Serial No.______________

For customers in the USA

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-866-909-7669.

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

The power requirements and power consumption of this player are indicated on the back of the player. Check that the player???s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

Power requirements and power consumption

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On placement

???Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

???Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

???Do not install this player in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

???Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

???Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on ships, or on other vessels.

???If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

???Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

???This player should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm or more between the player and a person???s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

???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.

On power sources

???The player is not disconnected from the AC power source 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, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

???Observe following points to prevent the AC power cord being damaged. Do not use the AC power cord if it is damaged, as doing so may result in an electric shock or fire.

???Do not pinch the AC power cord between the player and wall, shelf, etc.

???Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord or pull on the AC power cord itself.

For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, your ears and the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

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.

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.

On replacement of parts

In the events that this player is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

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 by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

???Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player.

???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.

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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, analog 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 AACS may adopt or change its restriction rules after the time of purchase.

Copyrights and Trademarks

??????AVCHD??? and the ???AVCHD??? logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

???Java, the coffee cup logo, and all Java based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. or other countries.

???, ???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??? is a trademark.

??????Blu-ray Disc,??? ???DVD+RW,??? ???DVD-RW,??? ???DVD+R,??? ???DVD-R,??? ???DVD VIDEO,??? and ???CD??? logos are trademarks.

??????BD-LIVE,??? ???BD-LIVE??? logo, and ???BONUSVIEW??? are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

??????x.v.Color??? and ???x.v.Color??? logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

??????BRAVIA??? is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

??????PhotoTV HD??? and the ???PhotoTV HD??? logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

???MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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A Disc tray

BPower 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 (USB) jack

Connect a USB device to this jack.

F x (stop)

G N (play)

H Z (open/close)

I[/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being opened by mistake.

When the player is turned on, hold down N on the player for more than 10 seconds. The disc tray is locked or unlocked.

Remote

The available functions of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation.

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???Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

???Gray-colored buttons glow in the dark (BDP- BX38 only).

The player automatically returns to standby mode

If any button on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player automatically returns to standby mode.

AZ 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.

BNumber buttons (0 - 9)

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

VOL +/???

Adjusts the TV volume.

AUDIO (page 18)

Selects the language track when multi- lingual tracks are recorded on BD- ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.

Selects the sound track on CDs.

SUBTITLE (page 18)

Selects the subtitle language when multi- lingual subtitles are recorded on BD- ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.

DISPLAY (page 13)

Displays the playback information on the screen.

CColor buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/ RED/GREEN)

Shortcut keys for interactive functions.

DTOP MENU

Opens or closes the BD???s or DVD???s Top Menu.

POP UP/MENU

Opens or closes the BD-ROM???s Pop-up Menu, or the DVD???s menu.

OPTIONS (page 15)

The options menu that can be selected appears on the screen.

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.

</M/m/,

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

Center button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

E. PREV/NEXT >

Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.

X PAUSE

Pauses or re-starts playback.

m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)

???Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Each time you press the button during playback of videos, the search speed changes.

???Plays in slow motion, when pressed for more than one second in pause mode.

???Plays one frame at a time, when pressed briefly in pause mode.

N PLAY

Starts or re-starts playback.

NETFLIX (page 14)

Accesses the ???NETFLIX??? online service.

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.

QRIOCITY

Accesses the ???Qriocity??? online service.

Home menu display

The home menu appears when you press HOME. Select a category using </,. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.

[Setup]: Adjusts the player settings.

[Photo]: Displays photos.

[Music]: Plays music.

[Video]: Plays videos.

[Network]: Displays network items.

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 17).

HDMI cable*1

HDMI cable

(not supplied)

t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 17).

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

t Set [Dolby Digital*2] (page 18)

and [DTS*3] (page 18).

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Settings and Hookups

*1

*2

See ???Supplied accessories??? (page 23). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*3 Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #???s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 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 and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. ?? DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Step 2: 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 Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.

2 Plug the player into the AC outlet.

to AC outlet

3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.

4 Turn on the TV, then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.

5 Perform [Easy Setup].

Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using </M/m/ , and ENTER on the remote.

</M/m/,

ENTER

Connecting to the

Network

Wired Setup

Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player.

LAN cable (not supplied)

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Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable), straight or crossing, is recommended.

To set the network settings

Select [Network Settings], [Internet Settings], then [Wired Setup] (page 20), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

USB Wireless Setup

Turn off the player, then connect the USB Wireless LAN Adapter (UWA-BR100 only available as of October 2010) to the USB jack on the front or rear of the player.

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The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be available in some regions/countries.

USB Wireless

LAN Adapter

LAN cable (not supplied)

To set the network settings

Select [Network Settings], [Internet Settings], then [USB Wireless Setup] (page 20), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Playback

Playing a Disc

For playable discs, see ???Playable discs??? (page 24).

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.

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.

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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.

Displaying the play information

You can check the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY.

The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and player status. Example: when playing a BD-ROM

Playback

Playing side facing down

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Playback starts.

If playback does not start automatically, select in the[Video], [Music], or [Photo] category, and press

ENTER.

Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE

Some BD-ROMs with the ???BD-LIVE??? logo* have bonus content and other data that can be downloaded for enjoyment.

*

1 Connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the rear of the player (page 7).

As your local storage, use a 1 GB or larger USB memory.

2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).

???Connect the player to a network (page 12).

???Set [BD Internet Connection] to [Allow] (page 18).

A Output resolution/Video frequency

B Title number or name

C The currently selected audio setting

D Available functions ( angle, audio, subtitle)

EPlayback information

Displays the Play mode, Playing status bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time, and Total playing time.

F Chapter number

G The currently selected angle

Playing from a USB Device

You can play video/music/photo files on the connected USB device.

For playable USB devices, see ???Playable types of files??? (page 25).

1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player.

Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB device before connecting.

USB device

2 Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] on the home menu using

</,.

3 Select [USB device] using M/m, and press ENTER.

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.

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???Some Internet content requires registration via a PC before it can be played. For further details, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

???Some Internet content may not be available in some regions/countries.

1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.

Connect the player to a network (page 12).

2 Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] on the home menu using

</,.

3 Select an Internet content provider icon using M/m, and press ENTER.

When an Internet content list has not been acquired, an unacquired icon or a new icon is displayed.

To use the control panel

The control panel appears when the video file starts playing. The displayed items may differ depending on Internet content providers.

To display again, press DISPLAY.

AControl display

Press </M/m/, or ENTER for playback operations.

BPlaying status bar

Status bar, Cursor indicating the current position, Playing time, Duration of the video file

CNetwork condition

indicates the signal strength for wireless connection.

indicates a wired connection.

D Network transmission speed E The next video file name

F The currently selected video file name

Available Options

Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

Common options

[Video] only

[Music] only

[Photo] only

Playback

Settings and Adjustments

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 </,.

2 Select the setup category icon using M/m, and press ENTER.

Icon Explanation

[Network Update] (page 16)

Updates the software of the player.

[Screen Settings] (page 16)

Makes the video settings according to the type of connecting jacks.

[Audio Settings] (page 17)

Makes the audio settings according to the type of connecting jacks.

[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] (page 18)

Makes detailed settings for BD/

DVD playback.

[Parental Control Settings] (page 18)

Makes detailed settings for the

Parental Control function.

[Music Settings] (page 19)

Makes detailed settings for

Super Audio CD playback.

[System Settings] (page 19)

Makes the player-related settings.

[Network Settings] (page 20)

Makes detailed settings for the

Internet and network.

Icon Explanation

[Easy Setup] (page 20)

Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings.

[Resetting] (page 20)

Resets the player to the factory settings.

[Network Update]

Select [OK] to update the player???s software via the network.

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???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]

x [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.

x [Screen Format]

[Original]: 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.

[Fixed Aspect Ratio]: Changes the picture size to fit the screen size with the original picture aspect ratio.

x [DVD Aspect Ratio]

[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and bottom.

[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.

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 conversion method. [Video]: The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material.

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. [Component Video]: Select the resolution that suits your TV.

[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest resolution.

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???When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time, select [Component Video].

???If no picture appears when setting [HDMI] or [Component Video] resolution, try another resolution setting.

???When connecting via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack and [Component Video] is selected, BD-ROM playback of protected content is only supported at 480i output resolution (page 4).

x [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p 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 [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]

[Auto]: Automatically detects the connected TV type, and switches to the matching color 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 [HDMI Deep Color Output]

[Auto]: Normally select this.

[16bit], [12bit], [10bit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/ 10bit video signals when the connected TV is compatible with Deep Color.

[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or colors appear unnatural.

x [Pause Mode]

[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic moving pictures appear without blurring. [Frame]: Displays static pictures at high resolution.

[Audio Settings]

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 [DSD Output Mode]

[On]: Outputs DSD signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD. When [On] is selected, no signal is output from other jacks.

[Off]: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD.

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).

Adjustments and Settings

x [Dolby Digital]

[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

[Dolby Digital]: Select this when connecting an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

x [DTS]

[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting to an audio device without a built-in DTS decoder.

[DTS]: Select this when connecting to an audio device with a built-in DTS decoder.

x [DTS Neo:6]

[Cinema]: Outputs simulated multichannel sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI OUT jack according to the capability of the connected device using DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode.

[Music]: Outputs simulated multichannel sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI OUT jack according to the capability of the connected device using DTS Neo:6 Music mode.

[Off]: Outputs sound with its original number of channels via the HDMI OUT jack.

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 [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.

[BD/DVD Viewing

Settings]

x [BD/DVD Menu]

Selects the default menu language for BD- ROMs 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 26).

x [Audio]

Selects the default track language for BD- ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.

When you select [Original], the language given priority in the disc is selected. 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 26).

x [Subtitle]

Selects the default subtitle language for BD- ROMs 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 26).

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.

[Parental Control

Settings]

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.

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[BD Parental Control]

Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your four-digit password.

x [DVD Parental Control]

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your four-digit password.

x[Internet Video Parental Control]

Playback of some Internet videos can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your four-digit password.

x[Internet Video Unrated]

[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated Internet videos.

[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated Internet videos.

[Music Settings]

x[Super Audio CD Playback Layer]

[Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio CD layer.

[CD]: Plays the CD layer.

x[Super Audio CD Playback Channel]

[DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2ch area.

[DSD Multi]: Plays the multi-channel area.

[System Settings]

x [OSD]

Selects your language for the player on-screen displays.

x [Dimmer]

[Bright]: Bright lighting.

[Dark]: Low lighting.

[Off]: Turns off the lighting during playback. Low lighting other than during playback.

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.

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For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or components.

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 [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.

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. [Off]: Turns off the function.

x [Software Update Notification]

[On]: Sets the player to inform you of newer software version information (page 16). [Off]: Turns off the function.

Adjustments and Settings

x [Gracenote Settings]

[Auto]: Automatically downloads disc information when disc playback stops. Connect to the network for downloading. [Manual]: Downloads the disc information when [Playback History List] or [Information Display] is selected in the options menu.

x [System Information]

Displays the player???s software version information and the MAC address.

[Network Settings]

x [Internet Settings]

Connect the player to the network beforehand. For details, see ???Connecting to the Network??? (page 12).

[View Network Status]: Displays the current network status.

[Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect to a broadband router using a LAN cable. [USB Wireless Setup]: Select this when you use a USB Wireless LAN Adapter.

z

For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

x[Network Connection Diagnostics]

You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly.

x[Media Remote Device Registration]

Registers your ???Media Remote??? device.

x[Registered Media Remote Devices]

Displays a list of the registered your ???Media Remote??? devices.

[Easy Setup]

Re-runs the [Easy Setup] to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.

[Resetting]

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[Initialize Personal Information]

You can erase your personal information stored in the player.

Additional Information

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.

,Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 10).

,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 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 17).

,When the analog signals are also output, set [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] to [Off] in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 17).

,For BD-ROMs, check the [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] setting in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 17).

The display language on the screen switches automatically when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

,When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 19), the display language on the screen automatically switches according to the language setting of the connected TV (if you change the setting on your TV, etc.).

Sound

There is no sound or the sound is not output correctly.

,Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 10).

,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 the audio settings (page 17).

,For HDMI connections, try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 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).

,The device connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format of the player. Check the audio settings (page 17).

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 (page 17).

,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 17).

Disc

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.

Information Additional

,The disc has a format that cannot be played back by this player (page 24).

,The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized.

,The region code on the BD or DVD does not match the player.

USB device

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.

,If the USB device is connected via a USB hub, connect the USB device directly to the player.

BRAVIA Internet Video

The picture/sound is poor/certain programs display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes.

,Picture/sound quality may be poor depending on Internet content providers.

,Picture/sound quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. We recommend a connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard definition video (10 Mbps for high definition video).

,Not all videos will contain sound.

The picture is small.

, Press M to zoom in.

Network connection

The player cannot connect to the network.

,Check the network connection (page 12) and the network settings (page 20).

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.

,See [Network Update] (page 16) to update the player to a newer software version.

Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync)

The [Control for HDMI] function does not work (BRAVIA Sync).

,Check that [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 19).

,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 for HDMI] to [On] (page 19).

,Check the following and refer to the instruction manual supplied with the component.

???the connected component is compatible with the [Control for HDMI] function.

???the connected component???s setting for the [Control for HDMI] function is correct.

,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 connection, disconnect and reconnect the AC power cord, 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 for HDMI] to [On] (page 19). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver).

The System Power-Off function does not work (BRAVIA Sync).

,Check that [Control for HDMI] and [HDMI: Linked to TV-off] are set to [On] (page 19).

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 resume point may be cleared from memory depending on the disc when

???you open the disc tray.

???you disconnect the USB device.

???you play other content.

???you turn off the player.

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 7).

,When ???TLK ON??? appears, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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. 2Reconnect the AC power cord while pressing down Z on the player. 3Keep pressing down Z on the player until the tray opens. 4Remove the disc. 5When ???OPEN??? appears on the front panel display, hold down [/1 on the player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns off.

???Exxxx??? or ???TEM ERR??? appears on the front panel display.

,When ???Exxxx??? appears, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code.

,When ???TEM ERR??? appears, place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

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 (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/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

LAN (100):

100BASE-TX Terminal

USB:

USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB memory, memory card reader, digital still camera, and digital video camera)

General

Power requirements:

U.S. and Canada models: 120V AC, 60Hz

Models for other areas: 110-240V AC, 50/60Hz

See page 3 for further information.

Power consumption:

18 W

Dimensions (approx.):

430 mm ?? 199 mm ?? 36 mm (17 in. ?? 7 4/5 in. ?? 1 7/16 in.)

(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.):

1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz)

Operating temperature:

5 ??C to 35 ??C (41 ??F to 95 ??F)

Operating humidity:

25 % to 80 %

Information Additional

The player does not respond to any button.

,Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3).

,Hold down [/1 on the player for more than 10 seconds until the indicators on the front panel display turn off.

If the player still does not respond to any button, disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord.

Supplied accessories

???Audio/video cable (phono plug ??3) (1)

???HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX38 only)

???Remote commander (remote) (1)

???Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

A plug adaptor is included with some models.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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.

Playable discs

*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, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type)

The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if postscripts are recordable.

*3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device.

???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.

Discs that cannot be played

???BDs with cartridge

???BDXLs

???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

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.

Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs

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.

Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs

The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch.

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 labeled with identical region codes or

Region code

Playable types of files

Video

Music

Photo

*1 The player does not play coded files such as DRM.

*2 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 finalized.

*3 The player does not play coded files such as Lossless.

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 3rd tree

???up to 500 files in a single tree

???Some USB devices may not work with this player.

???The player can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an HDD), Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard (front USB jack only).

???To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB memory or devices, turn the player off 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.

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.

No Security

Although you can easily make settings, anyone can intercept wireless communication or intrude into your wireless network, even without any sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of unauthorized access or interception of data.

Information Additional

WEP

WEP applies security to communications to prevent outsiders from intercepting communications or intruding into your wireless network. WEP is a legacy security technology that enables older devices, which do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected.

WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)

TKIP is a security technology developed to correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP assures a higher security level than WEP.

WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)

AES is a security technology that uses an advanced security method that is distinct from WEP and TKIP.

AES assures a higher security level than WEP or TKIP.

Code numbers of controllable 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.

Language code list

For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] (page 18).

The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language

Code Language

Parental control/area code

For details, see [Parental Control Area Code] (page 19).

Code Area

Information Additional

Index

A

AUDIO 8

Audio Settings 17

B

BD/DVD Viewing

Settings 18

BD-LIVE 13

BD-R 24

BD-RE 24

Bitstream 21

Blu-ray Disc 24

BONUSVIEW 13

BRAVIA Internet Video

14

BRAVIA Sync 22

C

Child Lock 7, 23 Color buttons 8 Connecting

AV amplifier (Receiver) 11

Network 12 TV 10

Control for HDMI 19, 22

D

Deep Color 17

Dimmer 19

DISPLAY 8

Dolby Digital 18

DSD Output Mode 17

DTS 18

E

Easy Setup 12, 20

G

Gracenote Settings 20

H

HDMI 17

28

HDMI: Linked to TV-off 19, 22

HOME 8 Home menu 16

I

Internet content 14 IP Content Noise Reduction 15

L

Language Follow 19

M

MAC address 20

Music Settings 19

N

NETFLIX 9

Network Settings 20

Network Update 16

O

One-Touch Play 19

OPTIONS 8 OSD 19

P

Parental Control 18 Parental Control Settings

18

Play information 13 Playable discs 24

POP UP/MENU 8

Q

QRIOCITY 9

Quick Start Mode 19

R

Region code 25 Remote 8 Resetting 20

Resetting the player 20 Resume 9, 23

S

Screen Settings 16

Setup 16

Software update 16, 19

SUBTITLE 8 System Power-Off 19 System Settings 19

T

TOP MENU 8

Troubleshooting 21

TV Type 16

U

Update 16

USB 14

W

WEP 25

WPA2-PSK (AES) 25 WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 25 WPA-PSK (AES) 25 WPA-PSK (TKIP) 25