About this manual

In this manual, disc is used as a general reference for the BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. Icons, such as BD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of discs can be used with the function being explained. For details, see Playable Discs (page 62). Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the similar symbols as those on the remote. The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. NEED-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. NICE-to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the z icon.

Table of Contents

WARNING. 2 Precautions. 3 Guide to Parts and Controls. 8

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Player. 13 Step 1: Connecting to Your TV. 14 Connecting to an HDMI jack. 15 About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only). 16 Connecting to component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr). 17 Connecting to audio/video jacks. 18 Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver). 19 Connecting to an HDMI jack. 20 Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL). 21 Connecting to audio L/R jacks. 22 Step 3: Inserting the External Memory. 23 Step 4: Connecting to the Network. 24 When connecting to a broadband router directly. 24 When connecting via a wireless bridge. 25 Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord. 25 Step 6: Preparing the Remote. 26 Controlling TVs with the remote. 26 Step 7: Easy Setup. 27

Playback

Playing BDs/DVDs. 30 Using the BDs or DVDs menu. 32 Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE. 32 Searching for a Title/Chapter. 33 Displaying the playing time and play information. 33 Adjusting pictures and sound for videos. 34 Playing Video Files via a Network (BRAVIA Internet Video). 35 Preparing for the BRAVIA Internet Video service. 35 Playing video files via a network. 35 Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks. 37 Playing music CDs. 37 Playing MP3 audio albums or tracks. 37 Playing Photo Files. 38 Playing from a USB device. 40

Settings and Adjustments

Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
The available functions of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation.
Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs.
C Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW)
Short cut keys for BDs interactive functions.
m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Each time you press the button, search speed changes as follows*: Playback direction M1 (10) t M2 (30) t M3 (120) Reverse direction n (1) t m1 (10) t m2 (30) t m3 (120) When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.
* Search speed does not change when playing CDs and MP3 audio tracks. Speed multiple values are approximate.

D TOP MENU (page 32)

Opens or closes the BDs or DVDs Top Menu.

POP UP/MENU (page 32)

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

OPTIONS (page 32, 39)

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

HOME (page 30, 41)

Enters the players home menu.

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

</M/m/,

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.
To resume normal playback, press N PLAY. To play in slow, freeze frame (playback direction only) Plays BDs/DVDs in slow motion when M is pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when M is pressed briefly in pause mode. To resume normal playback, press N PLAY.

Center button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.
E. PREV/NEXT > (previous/ next)
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. To go to the beginning of the previous track, press. PREV twice.

N PLAY (page 30)

Starts or re-starts playback. Resumes playback from the point where you press x STOP (Resume Play).
REPLAY/ADVANCE (instant replay/instant advance)
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene. Each time you press ADVANCE , briefly fast forwards the current scenes for 15 seconds. Each time you press REPLAY, briefly replays the current scenes for 10 seconds.

DISPLAY (page 33)

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) (page 31, 38). The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder.

Front panel

The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
A [/1 (on/standby) (page 27)
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 until LOCKED appears in the front panel display. The disc tray is locked. To unlock the disc tray, hold down N on the player until UNLOCK appears in the front panel display.
B Disc tray (page 30) C Blu-ray Disc indicator
Lights up in white when the player is turned on. Lights up in blue when playing BDs.
D Front panel display (page 11) E Remote sensor (page 26) F N (play), x (stop) (page 30)
Starts or stops playback.
G Z (open/close) (page 30)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
H BRAVIA Internet Video indicator (page 35)
Lights up when using the BRAVIA Internet Video.

USB jack (page 40)

Connect a USB device to this jack.

Front panel display

A N, X
Lights up during playback or pause.
F Network connection indicator
Lights up when accessing the network and downloading the players software. For details on downloading the players software, see page 42.

B HD (page 44)

Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/ 1080p video signals from the HDMI OUT jack or 720p/1080i video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

C HDMI (page 15)

Lights up when an HDMI device is recognized.

D EXT (page 23)

Lights up when the external memory inserted into the EXT slot on the rear of the player is recognized.

E Playback information

You can check the time information. Press TIME repeatedly during playback. The display changes as follows. When playing a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO Elapsed time of the current title r Remaining time of the current title When playing a CD Elapsed time of the current track r Remaining time of the current track r Elapsed time of the current disc* r Remaining time of the current disc*
* Except MP3 audio tracks z T (Title or Track), C (Chapter), or D (Disc) may be displayed depending on the disc.

Rear panel

A DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (page 21) B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (page 21) C LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks (page 17, 18, 22) D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18) E EXT slot (page 23)

F Ventilation holes

The ventilation fan is inside the player.
G AC IN terminal (page 25) H LAN (100) terminal (page 24) I HDMI OUT jack (page 15, 20) J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks (page 17)

Hooking Up the Player

Check that you have the following items. Audio/video cable (phono plug 3) (1) AC power cord (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Do not connect the AC power cord until you reach Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (page 25).

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV
About video/HDMI OUT jacks
The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input jacks on your TV. When connecting the player to your TV using the HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
Jack type High quality Digital Video resolution Hookup
High Definition: See Connecting to an 1080/24p, 1080p, HDMI jack on 1080i, 720p page 15. Standard Definition: 480p, 480i

Analog

High Definition: 1080i, 720p Standard Definition: 480p, 480i
See Connecting to component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) on page 17.
Standard Definition: See Connecting to 480i audio/video jacks on page 18. Standard quality
Plug in cables securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the components to be connected. You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Do not apply too much pressure on the connecting cables. Pushing against the cabinet wall, etc., may damage the cables or jacks. Do not connect the unit through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.
To connect to a TV with DVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cable (not supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any audio signals, so you have to use another audio connection in addition to this connection (page 19). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
Connecting to an HDMI jack
Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. If you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the Control for HDMI function (page 16), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV. If you connect a 1080/24p- or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

HDMI cable (not supplied)
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 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.
Do not press the player against the cabinet wall when you place the player in a cabinet with the HDMI cable connected. It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cable. When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw in or rotate the HDMI connector.
About indicators for HDMI connection
When the connected HDMI-compatible component is recognized, the HDMI indicator lights up in the front panel display.

Controlling TVs with the remote
You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote.
When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV INPUT Number buttons

TV [/1 VOL +/
Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following: Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or batteries of different manufacturers. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The player may not respond to the remote.

Available buttons

Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons (TV [/1, TV INPUT, or VOL +/).
Buttons TV [/1 TV INPUT (TV input select) VOL (volume) +/ Operations Turns your TV on or off. Switches your TVs input source between the TV and other input sources. Adjusts the volume of your TV.
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 manufacturers code.
If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
While holding down TV [/1, enter the TVs manufacturer code using the number buttons. For instance, to enter 09, press 0 then 9.

Step 7: 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.
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 RCA Samsung Sharp Toshiba Code number 01 (default) 13 04
When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts Easy Setup.

TV [/1

</M/m/,, ENTER HOME

Release TV [/1.

Turn on the TV. Press [/1 to turn on the player.
The player turns on after a moment.
Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.
The display for OSD language selection appears. If the display for OSD language selection does not appear, press HOME, and select Easy Setup in the Setup setup (page 56). Then, select Start, and press ENTER.

z To enjoy the BRAVIA Internet Video service, we recommend the following connection speeds: Standard Definition video: 2.5 Mbps High Definition video: 10 Mbps
Select an Internet content provider icon using M/m, and press ENTER.
Select a video file using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
Playback of the selected video file starts and the control panel appears at the bottom of the screen. It may take some time before playback starts depending on the video file or player situation.
Your registration information and past purchases may remain on the server depending on some BRAVIA Internet Video services. For details on deleting your personal information on the server, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate/
Preparing for the BRAVIA Internet Video service
1 Control display Press </M/m/, or ENTER for playback operations. 2 Playing status bar Status bar/Cursor indicating the current position/Playing time/ Duration of the video file 3 The next video file name 4 The currently selected video file name and rating
z To update the BRAVIA Internet Video content providers, select Restart Internet Channels in the Internet Video Settings setup (page 52).
Follow steps 1 and 2 of Step 4: Connecting to the Network on page 24. Make the appropriate settings in Region under the Internet Video Settings setup (page 52).
Playing video files via a network
The display and available buttons may differ depending on Internet content providers.
Playback of some Internet videos can be limited according to the restriction level set in Internet Video Parental Control under the Parental Control Settings setup (page 50).
Available OPTIONS during playback

About messages

You can find important messages about new features, Internet content providers, and more.
Press OPTIONS during playback. The options menu appears. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. The available items differ depending on Internet content providers.
Items Restart Next Continuous Play Control Panel Details Plays the current video file from the beginning. Plays the next video file in the list. Plays the video files in the list in sequence. Displays the control panel.
Press HOME. Select (Network) using </,. Select Messages, and press ENTER. The message inbox opens. To scroll the message list, press. PREV/NEXT >. Select a message you want to view using M/m, and press ENTER. The message is displayed.

Playing Photo Files

BD-REs/BD-Rs containing JPEG image files DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs containing JPEG image files *3 CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing JPEG image files
The point where you stopped playing (resume point) is cleared from memory when: you open the disc tray, or you turn off the player. The player can play the following MP3 audio tracks. Format: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling frequency: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz Number of channels: Monaural or 2ch Bit rate: 64 kbps to 320 kbps File size: 1 GB Max Playing time: 1 sec to 9,000 sec Extension:.mp3/.MP3 Number of tracks: Up to 500 tracks (incl. albums if any) The player does not recognize the following MP3 albums/tracks. MP3 albums/tracks with extremely long names MP3 albums containing MP3 audio tracks with extremely long names MP3 albums in the 5th tree and MP3 albums/ tracks in the 6th tree or lower The player cannot play the following MP3 albums/tracks. MP3 albums/tracks recorded on BD-Rs in any format other than UDF (Universal Disk Format) 2.6 MP3 albums/tracks recorded on BD-REs in any format other than UDF (Universal Disk Format) 2.5 The elapsed time of some MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.
You can play photo files on a disc. To play photo files on the connected USB device, see page 40.
Press HOME. Select (Photo) using </,.

Select

, and press ENTER.
The file list or folder list appears.
Select a file or folder using M/m, and press ENTER.
When you select a folder, select a file in the folder using M/m, and press ENTER. The selected photo file is displayed. To play a slideshow, press N PLAY.
When you attempt to play the following photo files, the mark appears on the screen and they cannot be played. photo files larger than 8,192 pixels (width or height) photo files smaller than 15 pixels (width or height) photo files exceeding 32 MB photo files with extreme aspect ratios (greater than 50:1 or 1:50) photo files in Progressive JPEG format photo files that have a.jpeg or.jpg extension, but not in JPEG format photo files that have an extremely long name The following photo files cannot be played. photo files recorded on BD-Rs in any format other than UDF (Universal Disk Format) 2.6 photo files recorded on BD-REs in any format other than UDF (Universal Disk Format) 2.5 The following photo files or folders cannot be displayed in the file list or folder list. photo files that have an extension other than.jpeg or.jpg photo files that have an extremely long name photo folders in the 5th tree and photo files/ folders in the 6th tree or lower 501th or more folders when the total number of folders and files in a single tree exceeds 500 Photo files edited on a PC may not be played. Thumbnail images of some photo files may not be displayed. Large photo files may take some time to display or to start a slideshow.

* HDMI only

(When you select HDMI or Component Video only) 1 Select the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using M/m, and press ENTER. When you change the video output resolution, the test screen appears for about 30 seconds.
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.
2 Select Finish, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.
3 Select OK or Cancel, and press ENTER. Follow the on-screen instructions. The HD indicator lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals.

BD-ROM 1080/24p Output

Sets to output 1920 1080p/24 Hz video signals when playing film-based materials on BD-ROMs (720p/24 Hz or 1080p/24 Hz). 1920 1080p/24 Hz video signals can be output when all of the following conditions are met. You connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack, Output Video Format is set to HDMI, and HDMI Resolution is set to Auto or 1080p.
Auto Outputs 1920 1080p/ 24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/ 24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack. Outputs 1920 1080p/ 24 Hz video signals regardless of the connected TV type. Select this when your TV is not compatible with 1080/ 24p video signals.
If no picture appears after changing the Output Video Format settings, hold down x on the player for more than 10 seconds. The video output resolution will be reset to the lowest resolution. When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time, video signals may not output from the jacks, other than from the HDMI OUT jack, when Auto or 1080p is selected (page 64). When connecting other equipment at the same time, press RETURN to return to step 2 and change the TV Connection Method setting.
HDMI Resolution/Component Resolution
Auto (HDMI only) Normally select this. The player outputs signals starting from the highest resolution acceptable to the TV: 1080p > 1080i > 720p > 480p > 480i If the resulting image format is undesirable, try another setting that suits your TV. Outputs 480i video signals. Outputs 480p video signals. Outputs 720p video signals. Outputs 1080i video signals. Outputs 1080p video signals. Off
No BD-ROM picture appears when the connected TV is non-compatible with 1080/24p and BDROM 1080/24p Output is set to On. In this case, press HOME to display the home menu, and set BD-ROM 1080/24p Output to Off.
480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p (HDMI only)

YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)

Sets the color setting for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. Select the setting that matches the connected TV type.
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

Sets the Deep Color (color depth) setting for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. The color depth is indicated by the number of bits, and more colors can be reproduced as the value increases. The player supports a color depth of up to 12 bits. Connecting the player and a TV that supports Deep Color allows more accurate color reproduction than when connecting it to a TV that does not support Deep Color.
Auto 12bit 10bit Off Normally select this. Outputs 12bit video signals. Outputs 10bit video signals. Select this when the picture is unstable or colors appear unnatural. PCM

Audio Settings

Audio (HDMI)
Selects the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack.
Auto Normally select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device. Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack.
Select PCM when connecting a TV or an AV amplifier (receiver) that does not support Dolby Digital or DTS, otherwise noise or no sound may result.

x.v.Color Output

Sets whether to send xvYCC information to the connected TV. Combining xvYCC-compatible video with a TV that supports x.v.Color display makes it possible to more accurately reproduce object colors present in the natural world.
Auto Off Normally select this. Select this when the picture is unstable or colors appear unnatural. Direct

BD Audio Setting

Selects whether to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that contains such audio.
Mix Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the interactive audio and secondary audio to the primary audio. Outputs the primary audio only.

Pause Mode

Sets the picture mode for DVD playback pause status. For BD-ROMs or discs containing AVCHD files, Pause Mode automatically switches to Auto.
Auto Normally select this. Dynamic moving pictures appear without blurring. Displays static pictures at high resolution.
PCM 96 kHz and PCM 192 kHz audio signals are output as PCM 48 kHz audio signals when BD Audio Setting is set to Mix.

Audio ATT

Lowers the audio output level to prevent sound distortion.
On Off Enables Audio Attenuation. Disables Audio Attenuation.
Audio ATT does not affect the output from the HDMI OUT jack and the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.

Dolby Digital

Selects the audio signals output when playing Dolby Digital discs. This setting affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jack.

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.

Audio DRC

Selects the dynamic range (compression level of the sound) setting when playing a BD or DVD that conforms to Audio DRC.
Auto 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 compression level between TV Mode and Wide Range. Sounds are compressed heavily. Low sounds are easier to hear. No compression works. A more dynamic sound is produced.

Standard

TV Mode
Selects the audio signals output when playing DTS discs. This setting affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) jack.
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.

Wide Range

Audio DRC is effective only when playing Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD audio signals. When Dolby Digital is set to Dolby Digital in the Audio Settings setup (page 47), Audio DRC has no effect on the audio output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack (except when BD Audio Setting is set to Mix when playing a BD).

48kHz/96kHz PCM

Selects the maximum sampling frequency for the PCM signals output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.
48kHz/16bit Outputs audio signals of 96 kHz sampling as 48 kHz/ 16 bit. Outputs audio signals of 96 kHz sampling as 96 kHz/ 24 bit. However, the signals will be output as 48 kHz/ 16 bit if the source is copyprotected.

Downmix

Sets the downmix method of multi-channel to two-channel sound.
Dolby Surround Outputs the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) signals in 2 channels. Select this when connecting an audio device that supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). Outputs audio signals without Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect. Select this when connecting an audio device that does not support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

96kHz/24bit

Normal
If you select 96kHz/24bit when an AV amplifier (receiver) that does not support 96 kHz is connected, no sound or a loud sound may result.
Downmix has no effect on the bitstream audio output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

BD/DVD Viewing Settings

BD Internet Connection
Sets whether to allow Internet connections from the content of a BD (in BDMV mode) being played. Network connections and settings are required when using this function (page 54).

Select Password in Parental Control Settings, and press ENTER. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons. Select OK, and press ENTER.

BD Parental Control

To change the password
After step 3, enter a new password using the number buttons. Select OK, and press ENTER. Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
Parental Control Area Code
Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the geographic area. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
Select BD Parental Control in Parental Control Settings, and press ENTER. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons. Select OK, and press ENTER. Select the age restriction, and press ENTER.
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. If you select Select Age Restriction, you can enter the age from 0 to 255 using </M/m/, or the number buttons. To cancel the Parental Control setting, select No Restrictions.
Select Parental Control Area Code in Parental Control Settings, and press ENTER. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons. Select OK, and press ENTER.
If you forget the password, reset the player (page 56) and set a new password (see Password on page 49). When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. When 255 is selected in Select Age Restriction, the Parental Control setting is canceled.
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.
Select Internet Video Parental Control in Parental Control Settings, and press ENTER. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons. Select OK, and press ENTER. Select the restriction level, and press ENTER.
No No programs are blocked Restrictions from viewing based on their ratings. Child Ratings permitted are: For United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G MPAA: G For Canada English TV rating: C, G French TV rating: G Maximum ratings permitted are: For United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG For Canada English TV rating: PG French TV rating: 8 ans+

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.

On Allows you to use the Control for HDMI function (page 16). Turns off the function.
Select Restart Internet Channels in Internet Video Settings, and press ENTER. Select Start using </,, and press ENTER.
The player starts to reconnect to the network and reacquire the Internet channels.

Quick Start Mode

On Off Shortens the startup time when turning on the player. The default setting.
Select Close, and press ENTER.
When Quick Start Mode is set to On, power consumption will be higher than when Quick Start Mode is set to Off and the ventilation fan may turn on depending on the surrounding temperature.

Auto Power Off

The player automatically turns off if you do not press any of the buttons on the player or remote for more than 30 minutes, unless you are playing BDs/DVDs/CDs/photo files or are updating software.
On Off Turns on the Auto Power Off function. Turns off the function.
Software Update Notification
Informs you of newer software version information. Network connections and settings are required when using this function (page 54).
On Sets the player to inform you of newer software version information (page 42). Turns off the function. Settings and Adjustments

Auto Display

On Automatically displays information on the screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc. Displays information only when you press DISPLAY.

System Information

Displays the following information: Software Version MAC Address Registration Number LINK Connection Status Current IP Address Provisioning Server Connection Status

Screen Saver

The screen saver image appears when you do not use the player for more than 10 minutes while an on-screen display, such as the home menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver image helps prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).
On Off Turns on the screen saver function. Turns off the function.

Network Settings

Internet Settings
These items are necessary when you connect to the Internet via a LAN cable. Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for your broadband router or wireless LAN router. The items that need to be set may differ, depending on the Internet service provider or the router. For details, refer to the instruction manuals that have been provided by your Internet service provider or supplied with the router.
Select the IP address and proxy server setting method, and press ENTER.
Auto Select this when you set the IP address automatically without using the proxy server. Then, go to step 6. Select this when: you set the IP address manually, or you set the IP address automatically and use the proxy server. Then, go to step 4.

Custom

Select the IP address setting method, and press ENTER.

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 on the front panel (page 40). , Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged. , Check if the USB device is on. , The USB device is connected via a USB hub. Connect the USB device directly to the player.
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 in the front panel display, hold down [/1 on the player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns on again.
The sound quality is not satisfactory.
, Sound quality may be poor depending on Internet content providers. , Sound quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. We recommend the connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard definition video (10 Mbps for high definition video).

Self-Diagnosis Function

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, an error code appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
Error code Exxxx Corrective action Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code. Check that the ventilation holes on the rear of the player are not blocked. Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player. Additional Information
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 in the front panel display turn off. If the player still does not respond to any button, disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord.

BRAVIA Internet Video

The player cannot connect to the network.
, Check the network connection (page 24) and the network settings (page 54).

FAN ERR

The picture is poor/certain programs display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes.
, Picture quality may be poor depending on Internet content providers. , Picture quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. We recommend the connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard definition video (10 Mbps for high definition video).

The picture is small.

, Press M to zoom in.
, Not all videos will contain sound.

Playable Discs

Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics
BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in BDMV and BDAV mode, including 8 cm discs (single layer) and DL discs BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks* or JPEG image files

BDP-N460

Key Features Plays Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p2 Instantly streams online entertainment from leading providers6 Upscales DVDs to near high definition2 BD-Live ready1 Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding7 Deep color output and x.v.Color support (HDMI v1.3)4 Quick start-up mode (approx. 6 seconds) Easy to navigate xross media bar based menu system Key Technologies

Sony Blu-ray Disc Player

Full HD 1080p video output Full HD 1080p video output provides high-resolution HD images so you
can take full advantage of your HDTV and the detail of Blu-ray Disc video content. BD/DVD/CD and AVCHD compatibility lets you play your favorite Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs, audio CDs, and AVCHDformat discs.2
Online entertainment streaming Instantly stream thousands of movies, videos, music and more
from over 25 leading content providers. Simply connect the BDP-N460 to your existing internet connection and you can quickly and easily enjoy the convenience of instant streaming of your favorite online entertainment from more than 25 different providers, including Netflix, Slacker and YouTube, all using a simple and easy to navigate interface.6
DVD Upscaling via HDMI technology DVD upscaling via HDMI technology makes your existing
standard DVDs look better on your HDTV by upscaling them to near HD quality.2
BD-Live technology BD-Live technology brings you the next generation of interactivity, allowing
you to connect to the internet to access bonus features on BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Disc movies, including additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more.1
Support for enhanced audio formats from Dolby anddts The BDP-N460 Blu-ray Disc player
delivers up to 7.1 channels of rich HD sound, supporting both internal decoding and bitstream output of enhanced audio codecs, including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio. These high definition audio formats deliver lossless surround sound with up to 7.1 channels of discrete audio that is nearly identical to the master studio recording, allowing you to enjoy uncompromised sound from the comfort of your living room.7
Quick Start Mode Quick Start Mode lets you begin operating your Sony Blu-ray Disc player
approximately six seconds from the time it's powered on.
xross media bar The Sony award winning xross media bar (XMB ) user interface offers you a
simple and intuitive way to navigate your Blu-ray Disc players menus, controls, user settings and entertainment options. New video and music service providers will automatically populate the XMB interface as they are added, offering a constantly expanding and evolving array of entertainment options.6

Features

DVD Playback: Yes 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) JPEG Playback: Yes (BD-R/REDVD+RW/+R/RW/-R/CD-R,RW) BD-ROM: Bonus View(Profile1.1); BD-Live (Profile2.0); BD-ROM (SL/DL) BD-R/RE Read Compatibility: Yes (BDMV & BDAV) x.v.Color Technology: Yes PhotoTV HD: Yes CD (CD-DA): Yes Noise Reduction: Yes CD-R/RW: Yes (CD-DA & Data) AVC-HD: Yes (8cm/12cm)?DVD+R/RW/-R/RW)

Convenience

Menu Options: XMB inspired media bar
Sony, the Sony logo, BRAVIA Sync, Theatre Sync, 24p True Cinema and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. Blu-ray Disc and BD-Live are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Linksys is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Nonmetric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

Inputs and Outputs

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

Function

SLOW Playback: Yes (Forward)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor
dts Output: Yes, & /DTS-HD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3)" MP3 Playback: Yes (BD-R/RE/DVD+RW/+R/RW/-R/CD-R,RW)5 dts Decoding: Yes Dolby Digital plus Decoding: Yes Dolby TrueHD Decoding: Yes 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

Weight (Approx.): 4.6lbs (2.1kg) Dimensions (Approx.): 16.9" x 2.2" x 8.1" (430x56x207mm)

Supplied Accessories

A/V Cable AC Cable Remote Control (RMT-B104A) (2) AA Battaries Owners Manual Warranty Card

Optional Accessories

Third Party Linksys WET610N Ethernet Bridge is suggested as the ideal way to make the BDP-N460 work with your existing wireless home network. UPC Code: 027242774902
1. Requires Internet access (broadband recommended) and USB flash memory (sold separately). Firmware update may be required. 2. 1080p playback and DVD upscaling require HDMI connector (sold separately) and compatible HDTV with 1080p display capability. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc media or DVD playback. Image quality will vary 3. Works with other BRAVIA Sync or Theatre Sync labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI cable (sold separately). 4. Deep Color and x.v. Color technology are supported only when source product, media and HDTV all support those features. 5. 24p capable HDTV and HDMI cables required (sold separately). 6. Video quality and picture size will vary depending on your broadband connection speed (at least 2.5Mbps recommended, 10Mbps for HD content) and the content itself. Select content provided and subject to change. Premium content may require additional fees and/or PC registration. 7. Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding requires HDMI cable and receiver with HDMI input and LPCM capability (both sold separately). 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.