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Operating Instructions: Blu-Ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S570/BX57
Operating Instructions: Blu-Ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S570/BX57
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
4-169-144-11(1)
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This equipment has been tested Statement: The model and serial numbers are
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device, pursuant to Part 15 of the set forth for uncontrolled them whenever you call upon your
FCC Rules. These limits are equipment and meets the FCC Sony dealer regarding this product.
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installation. This equipment be installed and operated with at
generates, uses, and can radiate For customers in the USA
least 20 cm and more between If this product is not working
radio frequency energy and, if the radiator and person’s body properly, please call 1-866-909-
not installed and used in (excluding extremities: hands, 7669.
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receiver. (excluding extremities: hands,
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outlet on a circuit different
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Notes About the Discs • Do not use solvents such as
• To keep the disc clean, handle
the disc by its edge. Do not
benzine, thinner,
commercially available disc/ Precautions
touch the surface. lens cleaners, or anti-static
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches spray intended for vinyl LPs. On placement
on the disc may cause it to • If you have printed the disc’s • Place the player in a location
malfunction. label, dry the label before with adequate ventilation to
playing. prevent heat build-up in the
• Do not use the following discs. player.
– A lens cleaning disc. • Do not place the player on a
– A disc that has a non- soft surface such as a rug that
standard shape (e.g., card, might block the ventilation
heart). holes.
– A disc with a label or sticker • Do not install this player in a
on it. confined space, such as a
– A disc that has cellophane bookshelf or similar unit.
tape or sticker adhesive on it. • Do not place the player in a
• Do not resurface the playing location near heat sources, or
• Do not expose the disc to side of a disc to remove in a place subject to direct
direct sunlight or heat sources surface scratches. sunlight, excessive dust, or
such as hot air ducts, or leave it mechanical shock.
in a car parked in direct • Do not place the player
sunlight as the temperature outdoors, in vehicles, on ships,
may rise considerably inside or on other vessels.
the car. • If the player is brought directly
• After playing, store the disc in from a cold to a warm location,
its case. or is placed in a very damp
• Clean the disc with a cleaning room, moisture may condense
cloth. Wipe the disc from the on the lenses inside the player.
center out. 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.
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• If you use a pacemaker or On adjusting volume On connecting to the HDMI
other medical device, consult Do not turn up the volume while OUT jack
your physician or the listening to a section with very Observe the following as
manufacturer of your medical low level inputs or no audio improper handling may damage
device before using the signals. If you do, your ears and the HDMI OUT jack and the
wireless LAN function. the speakers may be damaged connector.
• Do not place heavy or unstable when a peak level section is • Carefully align the HDMI
objects on the player. played. OUT jack on the rear of the
• Do not place any objects other
player and the HDMI
than discs on the disc tray. On cleaning connector by checking their
Doing so may cause damage to
Clean the cabinet, panel, and shapes. Make sure the
the player or the object.
controls with a soft cloth. Do not connector is not upside down
• Take out any discs when you
use any type of abrasive pad, or tilted.
move the player. If you don’t,
scouring powder or solvent such
the disc may be damaged.
as alcohol or benzine.
• Disconnect the AC power cord
and all other cables from the
player when you move the
On cleaning discs, disc/
player. lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or
On power sources disc/lens cleaners (including wet
• The player is not disconnected or spray types). These may cause
from the AC power source as the apparatus to malfunction.
long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the player On replacement of parts
itself has been turned off. In the events that this player is
• Disconnect the player from the repaired, repaired parts may be
wall outlet if you are not going collected for reuse or recycling
• Be sure to disconnect the
to use the player for a long purposes.
HDMI cable when moving the
time. To disconnect the AC
player.
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 • Hold the HDMI connector
result in an electric shock or straight when connecting or
fire. disconnecting the HDMI
– Do not pinch the AC power cable. Do not twist or force the
cord between the player and HDMI connector into the
wall, shelf, etc. HDMI OUT jack.
– Do not put anything heavy
on the AC power cord or pull
on the AC power cord itself.
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Important Safety 12)Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
IMPORTANT NOTICE Instructions specified by the manufacturer,
Caution: This player is 1) Read these instructions. or sold with the apparatus.
2) Keep these instructions. When a cart is used, use caution
capable of holding a still
3) Heed all warnings. when moving the cart/
video image or on-screen 4) Follow all instructions. apparatus combination to avoid
display image on your 5) Do not use this apparatus near injury from tip-over.
television screen water.
indefinitely. If you leave the 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
still video image or on- 7) Do not block any ventilation
screen display image openings. Install in accordance
displayed on your TV for an with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
extended period of time you 13)Unplug this apparatus during
8) Do not install near any heat
risk permanent damage to sources such as radiators, heat lightning storms or when
your television screen. registers, stoves, or other unused for long periods of
Plasma display panel apparatus (including time.
televisions and projection amplifiers) that produce heat. 14)Refer all servicing to qualified
9) Do not defeat the safety service personnel. Servicing is
televisions are susceptible to required when the apparatus
this. purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A has been damaged in any way,
polarized plug has two blades such as power-supply cord or
If you have any questions or plug is damaged, liquid has
with one wider than the other.
problems concerning your A grounding type plug has two been spilled or objects have
player, please consult your blades and a third grounding fallen into the apparatus, the
nearest Sony dealer. prong. The wide blade or the apparatus has been exposed to
third prong are provided for rain or moisture, does not
your safety. If the provided operate normally, or has been
plug does not fit into your dropped.
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.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Playback
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional Information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Front panel
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The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
Rear panel
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HOME
Enters the player’s home menu. Home menu display
Displays the wall paper when pressed on
the category icon of the home menu. The home menu appears when you press
RETURN HOME. Select a category using </,.
Returns to the previous display. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.
Item Category
</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
(Setup): Adjusts the player settings.
Briefly replays the current scenes for
(Photo): Displays photos.
10 seconds/briefly fast forwards the
current scenes for 15 seconds. (Music): Plays music.
(Video): Plays videos.
m/M (fast reverse/fast
(Network): Displays network items.
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.
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.
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Step 1: Preparing the
Player
Hookups and
Settings
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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*
Standard
quality
* See “Checking the supplied accessories” (page 11).
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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.
HDMI cable*1
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
or
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*2
to AC outlet
</M/m/,
ENTER
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Connecting to the
Network
Wired Setup
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Wireless Setup
Use a wireless LAN that is built into the
player.
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Playing a Disc
For playable discs, see “Playable discs”
(page 32).
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE
Some BD-ROMs with “BD-LIVE Logo*”
have bonus content and other data that can be
downloaded for enjoyment.
*
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To delete data in the internal memory or USB
memory, select “Erase BD Data” in the
Playing from a USB
(Video), and press ENTER. When the USB
memory is used as local storage, all data stored in
Device
the buda/budb folder will be erased.
You can play video/music/photo files on the
connected USB device.
For playable USB devices, see “Playable
Displaying the play information types of files” (page 33).
You can check the playback information,
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Playback
etc., by pressing DISPLAY. Connect the USB device to the USB
The displayed information differs depending jack on the player.
on the disc type and player status. Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the USB device before connecting.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
USB device
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Playing via a Network Available Options
Various settings and playback operations are
Streaming BRAVIA Internet available by pressing OPTIONS. The
Video available items differ depending on the
situation.
Serves as a gateway delivering the selected
Internet content and a variety of on-demand Common options
entertainment straight to your player. Items Details
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Items Details
Top Menu Displays the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
Menu/Popup Displays the BD-ROM’s
Menu Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.
Title Search Searches for a title on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and
starts playback from the
beginning.
Playback
Chapter Searches for a chapter and
Search starts playback from the
beginning.
Angle Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles
are recorded on BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOs.
IP Content Adjusts the picture quality of
Noise Internet content.
Reduction
(Photo) only
Items Details
Slideshow Changes the slideshow
Speed speed.
Slideshow Plays a slideshow.
Rotate Left Rotates the photo
counterclockwise by
90 degrees.
Rotate Right Rotates the photo clockwise
by 90 degrees.
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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.
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Network Update Screen Settings
Select “OK” to update the player’s software TV Type
via the network. 16:9 Select this when connecting
to a wide-screen TV or a TV
z with a wide mode function.
• We recommend the network update every 2
months or so. 4:3 Select this when connecting
• For information about update functions, visit the to a 4:3 screen TV without a
following website: wide mode function.
http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/
Screen Format
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Cinema Conversion Mode YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)
Auto Normally select this. The Auto Automatically detects the
player automatically detects connected TV type, and
whether the material is switches to the matching
video-based or film-based, color setting.
and switches to the
YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video
appropriate conversion
signals.
method.
YCbCr (4:4:4) Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video
Video The conversion method
signals.
suited for video-based
material will always be RGB Outputs RGB video signals.
selected regardless of the
material. HDMI Deep Color Output
Auto Normally select this.
Output Video Format
HDMI Normally select “Auto.” 12bit Outputs 12bit/10bit video
Select “Original Resolution” signals when the connected
10bit
to output the resolution TV is compatible with Deep
recorded on the disc. When Color.
the resolution is lower than Off Select this when the picture
the SD resolution, it is scaled is unstable or colors appear
up to the SD resolution. unnatural.
Component Select the resolution that
Video suits your TV. Pause Mode
Video Automatically sets the Auto Normally select this.
lowest resolution. Dynamic moving pictures
appear without blurring.
z Frame Displays static pictures at
• When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other high resolution.
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.
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Audio DRC
Audio Settings Auto Performs playback at the
dynamic range specified by
the disc (BD-ROM only).
Audio (HDMI) Other discs are played back
Auto Normally select this. at the “Standard” level.
Outputs audio signals Standard Performs playback at a
according to the status of the standard compression level.
connected HDMI device.
Wide Range No compression works. A
PCM Outputs PCM signals from more dynamic sound is
the HDMI OUT jack. produced.
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BD/DVD Viewing Parental Control
Settings Settings
BD/DVD Menu Password
Selects the default menu language for BD- Sets or changes the password for the Parental
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Control function. A password allows you to
When you select “Select Language Code,” set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD
the display for entering the language code VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If
appears. Enter the code for your language by necessary, you can differentiate the
referring to “Language code list” (page 37). restriction levels for BD-ROMs and DVD
VIDEOs.
Audio
Selects the default track language for BD- Parental Control Area Code
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD
When you select “Original,” the language VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be limited
given priority in the disc is selected. according to the geographic area. Scenes may
When you select “Select Language Code,” be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
the display for entering the language code Follow the on-screen instructions and enter
appears. Enter the code for your language by your four-digit password.
referring to “Language code list” (page 37).
BD Parental Control
Subtitle Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited
Selects the default subtitle language for BD- according to the age of the users. Scenes may
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
When you select “Select Language Code,” Follow the on-screen instructions and enter
the display for entering the language code your four-digit password.
appears. Enter the code for your language by
referring to “Language code list” (page 37). DVD Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer limited according to the age of the users.
BD Plays BD layer. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
DVD/CD Plays DVD or CD layer. instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
BD Internet Connection
Allow Normally select this. Internet Video Parental Control
Playback of some Internet videos can be
Do not allow Prohibits Internet
connection. limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
BD Data Jack Selection
instructions and enter your four-digit
Internal Stores the BD data in the password.
memory internal memory.
USB device Stores the BD data in the Internet Video Unrated
(rear) USB memory connected to Allow Allows the playback of
the USB jack (rear). unrated Internet videos.
Block Blocks the playback of
unrated Internet videos.
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Music Settings System Settings
Super Audio CD Playback Layer OSD
Super Audio Plays the Super Audio CD Selects your language for the player on-
CD layer. screen displays.
CD Plays the CD layer.
Dimmer
Super Audio CD Playback Channel Bright Bright lighting.
DSD Multi Plays the multi-channel area. Off Turns off the lighting during
playback. Low lighting other
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.
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.
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Software Update Notification
On Sets the player to inform you Network Settings
of newer software version
information (page 21).
Internet Settings
Off Turns off the function. Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to
Gracenote Settings the Network” (page 15).
Auto Automatically downloads View Network Displays the current
disc information when disc Status network status.
playback stops. Connect to
the network for Wired Setup Select this when you
downloading. connect to a broadband
Manual Downloads the disc router directly.
information when “Playback Wireless Select this when you use a
History List” or Setup wireless LAN router.
“Information Display” is For further details, visit the
selected in the options menu. following website and check
the FAQ contents:
DivX(R) VOD (Canada models only) http://www.sony.com/
For details, visit the following website: bluraysupport/
vod.divx.com
Network Connection Diagnostics
System Information You can run the network diagnostic to check
Displays the player’s software version if the network connection has been made
information and the MAC address. properly.
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Easy Setup
Re-runs the “Easy Setup” to make the basic
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Resetting
Reset to Factory Default Settings
You can reset the player settings to the
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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 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.
Additional 3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI
cable.
Information , 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).
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Sound Disc
There is no sound or the sound is not The disc does not play.
output correctly. , The disc is dirty or skewed.
, Check that all the connecting cables are , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with
securely connected (page 12). the playback side facing down.
, Switch the input selector on your AV , The disc has a format that cannot be played
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals back by this player (page 32).
of the player are output from your AV , The player cannot play a recorded disc that
amplifier (receiver). is not correctly finalized.
, If the audio signal does not come through , The region code on the BD or DVD does
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ not match the player.
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the
audio settings (page 23).
, For HDMI connections, try the following: USB device
Additional Information
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn
the connected equipment off and on again. The player does not detect a USB device
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI connected to the player.
cable. , Make sure that the USB device is securely
, For HDMI connections, if the player is connected to the USB jack.
connected to a TV through an AV amplifier , Check if the USB device or a cable is
(receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable damaged.
directly to the TV. Refer also to the , Check if the USB device is on.
instruction manual supplied with the AV , If the USB device is connected via a USB
amplifier (receiver). hub, connect the USB device directly to the
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI player.
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio
signals).
, The device connected to the HDMI OUT BRAVIA Internet Video
jack does not support the audio format of
the player. Check the audio settings The picture/sound is poor/certain
(page 23). programs display a loss of detail,
especially during fast-motion or dark
The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby scenes.
TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, , Picture/sound quality may be poor
and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output depending on Internet content providers.
by bitstream. , Picture/sound quality may be improved by
, Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” to “Off” in changing the connection speed. We
the “Audio Settings” setup (page 23). recommend the connection speed of at least
, Check that the connected AV amplifier 2.5 Mbps for standard definition video
(receiver) is compatible with each HD (10 Mbps for high definition video).
Audio format. , Not all videos will contain sound.
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Network connection BRAVIA Sync (“Control for
HDMI”)
The player cannot connect to the network.
, Check the network connection (page 15) The “Control for HDMI” function does not
and the network settings (page 26).
work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that “Control for HDMI” is set to
You cannot connect your PC to the Internet “On” (page 25).
after “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” is , If you change the HDMI connection, turn
performed. the player off and on again.
, The wireless settings of the router may , If power failure occurs, set “Control for
change automatically if you use the Wi-Fi HDMI” to “Off,” then set “Control for
Protected Setup function before adjusting HDMI” to “On” (page 25).
the settings of the router. In this case, , Check the following and refer to the
change the wireless settings of your PC instruction manual supplied with the
accordingly. component.
– the connected component is compatible
You cannot connect the player to the with the “Control for HDMI” function.
– the connected component’s setting for
wireless LAN router.
the “Control for HDMI” function is
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on.
correct.
, Depending on the surrounding
, When you connect the player to a TV
environment, such as the wall material,
through an AV amplifier (receiver),
radio wave receiving condition, or obstacles
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not
between the player and the wireless LAN
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
router, the communication distance may be
function, you may be unable to control
shortened. Move the player and the wireless
the TV from the player.
LAN router closer to each other.
– if you change the HDMI connection,
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency band,
disconnect and reconnect the AC power
such as a microwave, Bluetooth, or digital
cord, or a power failure occurs, try the
cordless device, may interrupt the
following: 1Switch the input selector of
communication. Move the player away
the AV amplifier (receiver) so that the
from such devices, or turn off such devices.
picture from the player appears on the
TV screen. 2Set “Control for HDMI” to
The desired wireless router is not “Off,” then set “Control for HDMI” to
detected even if “Scan” is performed. “On” (page 25). Refer to the instruction
, Press RETURN to return to the previous manual supplied with the AV amplifier
screen, and try “Scan” again. If the desired (receiver).
wireless router is still not detected, press
RETURN to select “Manual registration.”
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“Exxxxx” or “FAN ERR” appears on the
Others front panel display.
Playback does not start from the , When “Exxxxx” appears, contact your
nearest Sony dealer or local authorized
beginning of content.
Sony service facility and give the error
, Press OPTIONS, and select “Play from
code.
beginning.”
, When “FAN ERR” appears, try the
following: 1Check that the ventilation
Playback does not start from the resume holes on the rear of the player are not
point where you last stopped playing. blocked. 2Place the player in a location
, The resume point may be cleared from with adequate ventilation to prevent heat
memory depending on the disc when build-up in the player.
– you open the disc tray.
– you disconnect the USB device. The player does not respond to any button.
– you play other content. , Moisture has condensed inside the player
– you turn off the player.
Additional Information
(page 4).
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more than
The disc tray does not open and 10 seconds until the indicators on the front
“LOCKED” or “TLK ON” appears on the panel display turn off.
front panel display. If the player still does not respond to any
, When “LOCKED” appears, the player is button, disconnect then reconnect the AC
locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold power cord.
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.
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General
Specifications Power requirements:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption:
System 24 W
Laser: Semiconductor laser Dimensions (approx.):
430 mm × 219 mm × 46 mm
Inputs and outputs (17 in. × 8 5/8 in. × 1 13/16 in.)
(Jack name: (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance) Mass (approx.):
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L: 2.3 kg (5 lb 1 1/8 oz)
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms Operating temperature:
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)
Optical output jack/–18 dBm Operating humidity:
(wave length 660 nm) 25 % to 80 %
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms Supplied accessories
HDMI OUT: See page 11.
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Specifications and design are subject to
(Y, PB, PR): change without notice.
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
Playable discs
LAN (100):
100BASE-TX Terminal Blu-ray BD-ROM
USB: Disc*1 BD-R*2/BD-RE*2
USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB
memory, memory card reader, digital still DVD*3 DVD-ROM
camera, and digital video camera) DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW
Wireless CD*3 CD-DA (Music CD)
Wireless LAN standard: CD-ROM
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n CD-R/CD-RW
Frequency range: Super Audio CD
U.S. models:
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11 *1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new
5 GHz band: Channels 36-64, 100-140, and evolving, some discs may not be playable
149-165 depending on the disc type and the version.
Canada models: The audio output differs depending on the
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11 source, connected output jack, and selected
5 GHz band: Channels 36-64, 100-116, audio settings.
132-140, 149-165 *2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1
Modulation: BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic
DS-SS Modem and OFDM Modem 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
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Discs that cannot be played
• BDs with cartridge Playable types of files
• DVD-RAMs
• HD DVDs Video
• DVD Audio discs
File format Extensions
• PHOTO CDs
*1
• Data part of CD-Extras MPEG-1 Video/PS “.mpg,” “.mpeg,”
• VCDs/Super VCDs MPEG-2 Video/PS, “.m2ts,” “.mts”
• Audio material side on DualDiscs TS*1
• A disc recorded in a color system other than DivX*2 “.avi,” “.divx”
NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms
MPEG-4 AVC*1 “.mkv,” “.mp4,”
to the NTSC color system). “.m4v,” “.m2ts,”
“.mts”
Note on Discs
This product is designed to playback discs WMV9*1 “.wmv,” “.asf”
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) *3
AVCHD
Additional Information
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music
discs encoded with copyright protection Music
technologies do not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs File format Extensions
may not be playable by this product. MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”
Layer III)
Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs AAC*1*4 “.m4a”
Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs
may be intentionally set by software WMA9 Standard*1*4 “.wma”
producers. Since this player plays BDs/ LPCM “.wav”
DVDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback Photo
features may not be available.
File format Extensions
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg”
The playback pictures and sound may be *1 The player does not play coded files such as
momentarily interrupted when the layers DRM.
switch. *2 Canada models only
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an
Your player has a region code printed on the official DivX Certified device that plays DivX
rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/ video. Visit www.divx.com for more
DVD-ROMs labeled with identical region information and software tools to convert your
files into DivX video.
codes or ALL
. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This
DivX Certified® device must be registered in
order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
Region code
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
Lossless.
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b • Theater
• Some files may not play depending on the format, When you press THEATER, the player
the encoding, or recording condition. automatically switches to the optimum
• Some files edited on a PC may not play. video mode for watching movies. When
• The player can recognize the following files or
connected with a Sony AV amplifier
folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:
– up to folders in the 5th tree (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the
– up to 500 files in a single tree speaker output also switches automatically.
• Some USB devices may not work with this When connected with a Theater Mode-
player. compatible TV using the HDMI cable, the
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class TV’s video mode switches to Theater
(MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an Mode. Press the button again to return to the
HDD) that are FAT-compatible and non- original setting.
partitioned, Still Image Capture Device (SICD) • Language Follow
class devices and 101 keyboard (front USB jack
When you change the language for the on-
only).
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB screen display on your TV, the player’s
memory or devices, turn the player off when language for the on-screen display is also
connecting or removing the USB memory or changed after turning the player off and on.
devices.
• The player may not play high bit rate video files To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features
on DATA CDs smoothly. You are recommended Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the
to play such files using DATA DVDs. “System Settings” setup (page 25).
For details on settings of your TV or other
connected components, refer to the
About the BRAVIA Sync instruction manual supplied with the TV or
features (for HDMI connections components.
only) z
• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
By connecting Sony components that are with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting
compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for
function with an HDMI cable (supplied with HDMI” setting of the player automatically
BDP-BX57 only), operation is simplified as switches to “On” if the “Control for HDMI”
below: setting on the connected TV is set to “On.” Refer
• One-Touch Play to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.
With one touch of the following buttons, the • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
connected TV turns on and the input with the BRAVIA Sync features using the HDMI
cable, you can control the basic functions of the
selector on the TV is switched to the player
player with the TV’s remote if the “Control for
automatically. HDMI” setting on the connected TV is set to
– [/1 “On.” Refer to the instruction manual supplied
– HOME: The home menu appears with the TV.
automatically (page 10, 16, 20).
– N PLAY: Playback starts automatically. b
• System Power-Off Depending on the connected component, the
When you turn off the TV using -TV- [/1 “Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer
or the power button on the TV’s remote, the to the instruction manual supplied with the
component.
player and HDMI-compatible components
turn off automatically.
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About wireless LAN security Copyrights and Trademarks
Since communication via the wireless LAN • This product incorporates copyright protection
function is established by radio waves, the technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
wireless signal may be susceptible to other intellectual property rights.
interception. To protect wireless Use of this copyright protection technology must
be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
communication, this player supports various
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
security functions. Be sure to correctly otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
configure the security settings in accordance Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
with your network environment. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are
No Security trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Although you can easily make settings, Corporation.
• Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are
anyone can intercept wireless
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
communication or intrude into your wireless Microsystems, Inc.
network, even without any sophisticated • , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are
Additional Information
tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony
unauthorized access or interception of data. Computer Entertainment Inc.
WEP • This product incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
WEP applies security to communications to
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
prevent outsiders from intercepting Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
communications or intruding into your trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
wireless network. WEP is a legacy security • “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
technology that enables older devices, which • “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”
do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected. “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and
“CD” logos are trademarks.
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
• “BD-LIVE,” “BD-LIVE” logo, and
TKIP is a security technology developed to “BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc
correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP Association.
assures a higher security level than WEP. • “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) of Sony Corporation.
AES is a security technology that uses an • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are
advanced security method that is distinct
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
from WEP and TKIP. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
AES assures a higher security level than patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
WEP or TKIP. Thomson.
• DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are
registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used
under license (Canada models only).
• This product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark
are registered U.S. marks. ENERGY STAR is a
registered mark owned by the U.S. government.
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• Music and video recognition technology and
related data are provided by Gracenote®. Code numbers of controllable
Gracenote is the industry standard in music
recognition technology and related content TVs
delivery. For more information, please visit
www.gracenote.com. If more than one code number is listed, try
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video- entering them one at a time until you find the
related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © one that works with your TV.
2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software,
copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or Manufacturer Code number
more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this Sony 01 (default)
product and service. See the Gracenote website
for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote Hitachi 02
patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, LG/Goldstar 04
MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype,
and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either Mitsubishi/MGA 13
registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote
NEC 04
in the United States and/or other countries.
Panasonic 19
Philips 21
Pioneer 16
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification
mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. RCA 10
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Mark is a mark of Samsung 20
the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™” and “Wi-Fi Protected Sharp 18
Setup™” are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Toshiba 07
• Other system and product names are generally
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated
in this document.
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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
Additional Information
not specified
2044, Argentina (ar) 2219, Hong Kong (hk) 2427, Pakistan (pk)
2047, Australia (au) 2248, India (in) 2424, Philippines (ph)
2046, Austria (at) 2238, Indonesia (id) 2428, Poland (pl)
2057, Belgium (be) 2239, Ireland (ie) 2436, Portugal (pt)
2070, Brazil (br) 2254, Italy (it) 2489, Russia (ru)
2090, Chile (cl) 2276, Japan (jp) 2501, Singapore (sg)
2092, China (cn) 2304, Korea (kr) 2149, Spain (es)
2093, Colombia (co) 2333, Luxembourg (lu) 2499, Sweden (se)
2115, Denmark (dk) 2363, Malaysia (my) 2086, Switzerland (ch)
2165, Finland (fi) 2362, Mexico (mx) 2543, Taiwan (tw)
2174, France (fr) 2376, Netherlands (nl) 2528, Thailand (th)
2109, Germany (de) 2390, New Zealand (nz) 2184, United Kingdom (gb)
2200, Greece (gr) 2379, Norway (no)
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Index “Easy Setup” 14, 27 “Quick Start Mode” 25
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