4-169-144-11(1)

The software of this player may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-S570/BX57

Printed in Malaysia

2010 Sony Corporation

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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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.

FCC WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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.

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.

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.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.
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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Owners 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 1-866-9097669. For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-6022008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions 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

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). When using the unit, use indoors. Contains FCC ID : EW4DWMW034 Contains IC : 4250ADWMW034 This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.

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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.
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 discs label, dry the label before playing. Do not use the following discs. A lens cleaning disc. A disc that has a nonstandard 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.

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. Do not place metal objects in front of the front panel. It may limit reception of radio waves. Do not place the player in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause a malfunction of medical instruments.

Opens or closes the BDs or DVDs Top Menu.

POP UP/MENU

Opens or closes the BD-ROMs Pop-up Menu, or the DVDs menu.

OPTIONS (page 18)

The options menu that can be selected appears on the screen.
Enters the players home menu. Displays the wall paper when pressed on the category icon of the home menu.

Home menu display

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

Item Category

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.

REPLAY/ADVANCE

Briefly replays the current scenes for 10 seconds/briefly fast forwards the current scenes for 15 seconds.
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.
(Setup): Adjusts the player settings. (Photo): Displays photos. (Music): Plays music. (Video): Plays videos. (Network): Displays network items.

N PLAY

Starts or re-starts playback.

DISPLAY (page 17)

Displays the playback information on the screen.

X PAUSE

Pauses or re-starts playback.

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.
Step 1: Preparing the Player
Checking the supplied accessories
Check that you have the following items: Audio/video cable (phono plug 3) (1) HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX57 only) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Preparing the remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.
Step 2: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.

Connecting to your TV

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.

High quality

HDMI cable*
Audio/video cable (supplied)
Component video cable (not supplied)

Standard quality

* See Checking the supplied accessories (page 11).
Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.
Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the Audio Settings setup (page 23).

HDMI cable*1

HDMI cable (not supplied)
t Set BD Audio MIX Setting (page 23). Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)
Optical digital cable (not supplied) t Set Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*2 (page 23) and DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*3 (page 23).
See Checking the supplied accessories (page 11).

Step 3: Easy Setup

When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts Easy Setup.
Plug the player into the AC outlet.

to AC outlet

Press [/1 to turn on the player.
Turn on the TV, then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.

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)

Broadband router

ADSL modem/ Cable modem

Internet
To set the network settings
Select Network Settings, Internet Settings, then Wired Setup (page 26), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Wireless Setup

Use a wireless LAN that is built into the player.

Wireless LAN router

Select Network Settings, Internet Settings, then Wireless Setup (page 26), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Playing a Disc

For playable discs, see Playable discs (page 32).

Chapter Search Angle

IP Content Noise Reduction

(Photo) only

Items Slideshow Speed Slideshow Rotate Left Details Changes the slideshow speed. Plays a slideshow. Rotates the photo counterclockwise by 90 degrees. Rotates the photo clockwise by 90 degrees.

Rotate Right

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.
Select (Setup) on the home menu using </,. Select the setup category icon using M/m, and press ENTER.
Icon Explanation Network Update (page 21) Updates the software of the player. Screen Settings (page 21) Makes the video settings according to the type of connecting jacks. Audio Settings (page 23) Makes the audio settings according to the type of connecting jacks. BD/DVD Viewing Settings (page 24) Makes detailed settings for BD/ DVD playback. Parental Control Settings (page 24) Makes detailed settings for the Parental Control function. Music Settings (page 25) Makes detailed settings for Super Audio CD playback. System Settings (page 25) Makes the player-related settings. Network Settings (page 26) Makes detailed settings for the Internet and network. Easy Setup (page 27) Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Resetting (page 27) Resets the player to the factory settings.

Network Update

Select OK to update the players software via the network.
z We recommend the network update every 2 months or so. For information about update functions, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

Screen Settings

TV Type
16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV without a wide mode function.

Screen Format

Settings and Adjustments 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. Changes the picture size to fit the screen size with the original picture aspect ratio.

Fixed Aspect Ratio

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.

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

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.

HDMI Deep Color Output

Auto 12bit 10bit Off Normally select this. Outputs 12bit/10bit video signals when the connected TV is compatible with Deep Color. Select this when the picture is unstable or colors appear unnatural.

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. Select the resolution that suits your TV. Automatically sets the lowest resolution.

Component Video Video

Pause Mode
Auto Normally select this. Dynamic moving pictures appear without blurring. Displays static pictures at high resolution.
z 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.
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. Select this when your TV is not compatible with 1080/ 24p video signals.

Audio DRC

Audio Settings

Audio (HDMI)

Auto Normally select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device. Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack.
Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played back at the Standard level. Performs playback at a standard compression level. No compression works. A more dynamic sound is produced. Settings and Adjustments

Standard Wide Range

DSD Output Mode
On Outputs DSD signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD. When On is selected, analog signals are not output when playing a Super Audio CD. Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD.

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. 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.

Stereo

BD Audio MIX Setting
On Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the interactive and secondary audio to the primary audio. Outputs the primary audio only. Select this to output HD audio signals to an AV amplifier (receiver).
Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)
Downmix PCM Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. Select this when connecting an audio device with a builtin Dolby Digital decoder.

Dolby Digital

DTS (Coaxial / Optical)
Downmix PCM Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting to an audio device without a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when connecting to an audio device with a built-in DTS decoder.

BD/DVD Viewing Settings

BD/DVD Menu
Selects the default menu language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. When you select Select Language Code, the display for entering the language code appears. Enter the code for your language by referring to Language code list (page 37).
Parental Control Settings

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 and DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the default track language for BDROMs 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 37).
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.

BD Parental Control Subtitle
Selects the default subtitle language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. When you select Select Language Code, the display for entering the language code appears. Enter the code for your language by referring to Language code list (page 37). 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.

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.
BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer
BD DVD/CD Plays BD layer. Plays DVD or CD layer.

BD Internet Connection

Allow Do not allow Normally select this. Prohibits Internet connection.
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.

BD Data Jack Selection

Internal memory USB device (rear) Stores the BD data in the internal memory. Stores the BD data in the USB memory connected to the USB jack (rear).

Internet Video Unrated

Allow Block Allows the playback of unrated Internet videos. Blocks the playback of unrated Internet videos.

Music Settings

Super Audio CD Playback Layer
Super Audio CD CD Plays the Super Audio CD layer. Plays the CD layer.

System Settings

Selects your language for the player onscreen displays.

Dimmer

Bright Dark Off Bright lighting. Low lighting. Turns off the lighting during playback. Low lighting other than during playback. Settings and Adjustments
Super Audio CD Playback Channel
DSD 2ch DSD Multi Plays the 2ch area. Plays the multi-channel area.

Control for HDMI

On Allows you to use the Control for HDMI function (page 34). Turns off the function.

Quick Start Mode

On Off Shortens the startup time when turning on the player. Reduces standby power consumption.

, Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 12). , Switch the input selector on your TV to display the signal from the player. , 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 22). , When the analog signals are also output, set BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output to Off in the Screen Settings setup (page 22). , For BD-ROMs, check the BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output setting in the Screen Settings setup (page 22).
The display language on the screen switches automatically when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, When Control for HDMI is set to On (page 25), 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.).
There is no sound or the sound is not output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 12). , 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 (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the audio settings (page 23). , 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 23).

The disc does not play.

, The disc is dirty or skewed. , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down. , The disc has a format that cannot be played back by this player (page 32). , The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized. , The region code on the BD or DVD does not match the player.

You cannot connect the player to the wireless LAN router.
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on. , Depending on the surrounding environment, such as the wall material, radio wave receiving condition, or obstacles between the player and the wireless LAN router, the communication distance may be shortened. Move the player and the wireless LAN router closer to each other. , Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency band, such as a microwave, Bluetooth, or digital cordless device, may interrupt the communication. Move the player away from such devices, or turn off such devices.
The desired wireless router is not detected even if Scan is performed.
, Press RETURN to return to the previous screen, and try Scan again. If the desired wireless router is still not detected, press RETURN to select Manual registration.
The message A new software version has been found on the network. Perform update under "Network Update." appears on the screen when turning the player on.
, See Network Update (page 21) to update the player to a newer software version.

Others

Playback does not start from the beginning of content.
, Press OPTIONS, and select Play from beginning.
Exxxxx or FAN ERR appears on the front panel display.
, When Exxxxx appears, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code. , When FAN ERR appears, try the following: 1Check that the ventilation holes on the rear of the player are not blocked. 2Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
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 player does not respond to any button.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 4). , 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. Additional Information
The disc tray does not open and LOCKED or TLK ON appears on the front panel display.
, When LOCKED appears, the player is locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold down N on the player until UNLOCK appears on the front panel display (page 8). , 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 WAIT appears on the front panel display, hold down [/1 on the player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns on again.

Note on Discs

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product.

WMV9*1 AVCHD

File format Extensions
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio.mp3 Layer III) AAC*1*4 WMA9 Standard*1*4 LPCM.m4a.wma.wav
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.

File format JPEG

Extensions.jpg,.jpeg
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-ROMs labeled with identical region codes or ALL.

Region code

The player does not play coded files such as DRM. Canada models only ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD. *3 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. *4 The player does not play coded files such as Lossless.
Some files may not play depending on the format, the encoding, or recording condition. Some files edited on a PC may not play. The player can recognize the following files or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices: up to folders in the 5th tree up to 500 files in a single tree Some USB devices may not work with this player. The player can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an HDD) that are FAT-compatible and nonpartitioned, 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.

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.
Manufacturer Sony Hitachi LG/Goldstar Mitsubishi/MGA NEC Panasonic Philips Pioneer Code number 01 (default) 07
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers. and marks are not indicated in this document.
RCA Samsung Sharp Toshiba

Language code list

For details, see BD/DVD Viewing Settings (page 24). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language

not specified
Parental control/area code
For details, see Parental Control Area Code (page 24).
Number, Area (Code) 2044, Argentina (ar) 2047, Australia (au) 2046, Austria (at) 2057, Belgium (be) 2070, Brazil (br) 2090, Chile (cl) 2092, China (cn) 2093, Colombia (co) 2115, Denmark (dk) 2165, Finland (fi) 2174, France (fr) 2109, Germany (de) 2200, Greece (gr) 2219, Hong Kong (hk) 2248, India (in) 2238, Indonesia (id) 2239, Ireland (ie) 2254, Italy (it) 2276, Japan (jp) 2304, Korea (kr) 2333, Luxembourg (lu) 2363, Malaysia (my) 2362, Mexico (mx) 2376, Netherlands (nl) 2390, New Zealand (nz) 2379, Norway (no) 2427, Pakistan (pk) 2424, Philippines (ph) 2428, Poland (pl) 2436, Portugal (pt) 2489, Russia (ru) 2501, Singapore (sg) 2149, Spain (es) 2499, Sweden (se) 2086, Switzerland (ch) 2543, Taiwan (tw) 2528, Thailand (th) 2184, United Kingdom (gb)
Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.

Easy Setup 14, 27

Quick Start Mode 25

FAVORITES 9

Region code 33 Remote 9, 11 Resetting 27 Resetting the player 27 Resume 10, 31
AUDIO 9 Audio Settings 23

Gracenote Settings 26

Batteries 11 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 24 BD-LIVE 16 BD-R 32 BD-RE 32 Bitstream 29 Blu-ray Disc 32 BONUSVIEW 16 BRAVIA Internet Video 18 BRAVIA Sync 30, 34
HDMI 22, 23 HOME 10, 20 Home menu 20
Screen Settings 21 Setup 20 Software update 21, 26 SUBTITLE 9 System Power-Off 34 System Settings 25

Internet content 9, 18

Language Follow 34
THEATER 9, 34 TOP MENU 9 Troubleshooting 28 TV Type 21
MAC address 26 Music Settings 25
CD 32 Child Lock 8, 31 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 13 Network 15 TV 12 Control for HDMI 25, 30, 34

Network Settings 26 Network Update 21

Update 21 USB 17

One-Touch Play 34 OPTIONS 9 OSD 25
WEP 35 WPA2-PSK (AES) 35 WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 35 WPA-PSK (AES) 35 WPA-PSK (TKIP) 35
Parental Control 24 Parental Control Settings 24 Play information 17 Playable discs 32 POP UP/MENU 9
Deep Color 22 Dimmer 25 DISPLAY 10 Dolby Digital 23 DSD Output Mode 23 DTS 23 DVD 32

BDP-BX57

Key Features BRAVIA Internet Video: Access movies, music, videos & more1 I/P Noise Reduction for improved BRAVIA Internet Video playback Built-in Wi-Fi & 3D Blu-ray Disc playback capability.7 iPhone/iPod touch BD Remote App5 Quick Start/Load to watch movies faster than ever DLNA wireless streaming of photos, videos and music8 Access detailed movie information w/ Gracenote 9 Cross Search for easy searching of BRAVIA Internet Video10 Enjoy music, photos and video via front USB slot11 1GB memory built-in to enjoy BD-Live content12 Key Technologies
Sony 3D Blu-ray Disc Player
BRAVIA Internet Video Instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from a large
selection of entertainment apps including: Netflix, Amazon on Demand, YouTube , Pandora , Slacker, - the list goes on and on.13
Built-In Wi-Fi Built-In Wi-FiConnect to your home's wireless broadband network.
3D Blu-ray Disc Full HD 1080p playback Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p. Also supports
standard Blu-ray Disc movies in high definition and upscales DVDs to near HD quality3.
iPhone/iPod touch Remote Control Download the free BD remote app to your iPhone or iPod touch and
turn it into a versatile remote - access movie info, search entertainment topics and more.5
Quick Start/Quick Load Begin enjoying your entertainment faster than ever. Share Personal Entertainment (DLNA) Stream music, videos and photos from compatible DLNA devices (like
a PC) using your home network.8 watching.9
Gracenote Metadata Service Instantly gives you access to detailed information about the movies you are Cross Search Easily search select BRAVIA Internet Video partners for entertainment or information related to the
disc that you are enjoying.10 HDTV.
I/P Noise Reduction Improve the picture quality of Internet entertainment and enjoy crisp, clear images on your USB Input Share your home videos or photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your
digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device.11

Features

DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes (DL) (+VR) DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes (+VR) (8cm) DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes (DL) (VR) (VR with CPRM) (8cm) DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes (VR) (VR with CPRM) (8cm) BD-ROM: Bonus View(Profile1.1); BD-Live (Profile2.0); BD-ROM (SL/DL) BD-R/RE Read Compatibility: Yes (BDMV & BDAV) JPEG Playback: Yes (BD-R/REDVD+RW/+R/RW/-R/CD-R,RW) x.v.Color Technology: Yes 24p True Cinema Technology: Yes PhotoTV HD: Yes DVD Playback: Yes CD (CD-DA): Yes Noise Reduction: Yes (BNR on DVDs Only) CD-R/RW: Yes (CD-DA & Data) AVC-HD: Yes (8cm/12cm)?DVD+R/RW/-R/RW) Internet Video Streaming Decode: Yes
4. Broadband Internet connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD content). Video quality and picture size vary and are dependent upon broadband speed and delivery by content provider. Select content provided subject to change. Premium content may require additional fees, a subscription and/or PC registration. Wireless connectivity requires a home network with an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended). Steaming personal content and DLNA requires a home network and content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server. Firmware update required for DLNA functionality (available July 2010). 5. Application must be downloaded from the iTunes application store. Requires that the Blu-ray Disc Player and the iPhone or iPod touch be connected to the same wireless network. 6. Broadband Internet connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD content). Video quality and picture size vary and are dependent upon broadband speed and delivery by content provider. Select content provided subject to change. Premium content may require additional fees, a subscription and/or PC registration. Wireless connectivity requires a home network with an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended). Steaming personal content and DLNA requires a home network and content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server. Firmware update required for DLNA functionality (available July 2010). Netflix requires unlimited membership for feature functionality. Pandora will be available in the Spring of 2010. 7. Requires a home network with an 802.11 access point. Firmware update required for 3D playback (available July 2010). 3D viewing requires 3D content, 3D HDTV and a high speed HDMI cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection. Other 3D accessories (including 3D glasses) may also be required for 3D viewing. 8. DLNA requires a home network and content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server. Firmware update required for DLNA functionality (available July 2010). 9. Requires Internet connectivity. Some disc titles may not be supported by the Gracenote service. 10. Requires internet connectivity and use of BRAVIA Internet Video functionality. 11. Not all USB devices are supported. Please check Owners Manual for compatibility. 12. Requires Internet connection and Media that supports BD-Live technology. 13. Broadband Internet connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD content). Video quality and picture size vary and are dependent upon broadband speed and delivery by content provider. Select content provided subject to change. Premium content may require additional fees, a subscription and/or PC registration. Pandora will be available in the Spring of 2010. 14. Wireless connectivity requires a home network with an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended). 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. Sony, BRAVIA, make.believe, their respective logos and the Full HD 1080p logo are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. iPhone , iTunes and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Analog-to-Digital Converter: 192kHz/24bit

Inputs and Outputs

HDMI Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear) Optical Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s): 1 (Rear) Analog Audio Output(s): 2 Channel: 1 (Rear) Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) Ethernet Connection(s): 1 (Rear) USB Port(s): 2 (1 Rear/ 1 Front)
Power Requirements (voltage): 120V Power Requirements (frequency): 60Hz

Function

Gracenote metadata: Yes PREV/NEXT: Yes Play / Stop / Pause: Yes Playback memory: Yes REV/ FWD: Yes Repeat (All/ 1title): Yes (All/1title/1Chapter/1Track) SLOW Playback: Yes (Forward) XMB: Yes Screen Saver: Yes Parental Control: Yes
dts Output: Yes (dts-HD bitstream out over HDMI ) MP3 Playback: Yes (BD-R/RE/DVD+RW/+R/RW/-R/CD-R,RW)5 LPCM: Yes (multi channel decoder): Yes (HDMI bitstream out) Dolby: Yes & Dolby TrueHD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3) Dolby True HD bitstream output: Yes dts HD bitstream output: Yes

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.): 430 x 46 x 206mm Weight (Approx.): 2.0kg

Convenience

BRAVIA Sync : Yes A/V Sync: Yes Child Lock: Yes Easy Setup: Yes Startup Screen: Yes Bit Rate Indicator (Video): Yes Quick Start Mode: Yes Favorites: Yes Wireless LAN: Built-in

Supplied Accessories

Remote (RMT-B107A) Instruction Manual AV Cable AA Battery Warranty Card HDMI Cable Color: Black UPC Code: 027242789852
1. Broadband Internet connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD content). Video quality and picture size vary and are dependent upon broadband speed and delivery by content provider. Select content provided subject to change. Premium content may require additional fees, a subscription and/or PC registration. Wireless connectivity requires a home network with an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended). 2. Firmware update required for 3D playback (available July 2010). 3D viewing requires 3D content, 3D HDTV and a high speed HDMI cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection. Other 3D accessories (including 3D glasses) may also be required for 3D viewing. 3. Upscaling requires HDTV with HDMI cable (included) and equivalent display capability. Upscaled image quality will vary.

Specifications

General
BD-Live (Profile 2.0): Yes
Video Digital-to-Analog Converter: Composite (12bit/148.5MHz) Y/C (12bit/54MHz) Percision Cinema HD Upscale: Yes Deep Color: Yes
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