Sony Computer Accessories SMP N100 User Manual

4-192-726-31(1)  
Network Media  
Player  
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Operating Instructions  
SMP-N100  
4-192-726-31(1)  
Printed in Malaysia  
© 2010 Sony Corporation  
 
by inappropriate waste handling of  
this product. The recycling of  
materials will help to conserve  
natural resources. For more  
detailed information about  
recycling of this product, please  
contact your local Civic Office,  
your household waste disposal  
service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment.  
WARNING  
For all other batteries, please view  
the section on how to remove the  
battery from the product safely.  
Hand the battery over to the  
applicable collection point for the  
recycling of waste batteries.  
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.  
For more detailed information  
about recycling of this product or  
battery, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household  
waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product.  
For customers in Australia  
The above symbol is applicable in  
the European Union and other  
European countries with separate  
collection systems.  
Batteries or batteries installed  
apparatus shall not be exposed to  
excessive heat such as sunshine,  
fire or the like.  
For customers in European  
countries  
The manufacturer of this product is  
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan  
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075  
Japan. The Authorized  
Representative for EMC and  
product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,  
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any  
service or guarantee matters please  
refer to the addresses given in  
separate service or guarantee  
documents.  
Notice for customers in the  
United Kingdom and  
Republic of Ireland  
A molded plug complying with  
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment  
for your safety and convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug  
supplied need to be replaced, a fuse  
of the same rating as the supplied  
one and approved by ASTA or BSI  
to BS1362, (i.e., marked with  
Disposal of waste  
batteries (applicable in  
the European Union and  
other European countries  
with separate collection  
systems)  
This symbol on the battery or on  
the packaging indicates that the  
battery provided with this product  
shall not be treated as household  
waste.  
On certain batteries this symbol  
might be used in combination with  
a chemical symbol. The chemical  
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead  
(Pb) are added if the battery  
contains more than 0.0005%  
mercury or 0.004% lead.  
By ensuring these batteries are  
disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potentially negative  
consequences for the environment  
and human health which could  
otherwise be caused by  
or  
mark) must be used.  
If the plug supplied with this  
equipment has a detachable fuse  
cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse.  
Never use the plug without the fuse  
cover. If you should lose the fuse  
cover, please contact your nearest  
Sony service station.  
Precautions  
• The nameplate is located on the  
bottom of the unit.  
• This unit operates on 110 V –  
240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Check  
that the unit’s operating voltage  
is identical with your local power  
supply.  
• 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 mains  
lead can be unplugged from the  
wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
Disposal of Old Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the  
European Union and  
other European countries  
with separate collection  
systems)  
This symbol on the product or on  
its packaging indicates that this  
product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be  
handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic  
equipment. By ensuring this  
product is disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the  
environment and human health,  
which could otherwise be caused  
inappropriate wastehandling ofthe  
battery. The recycling of the  
materials will help to conserve  
natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety,  
performance or data integrity  
reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated  
battery, this battery should be  
replaced by qualified service staff  
only.  
To ensure that the battery will be  
treated properly, hand over the  
product at end-of-life to the  
applicable collection point for the  
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cables from the player when  
you move the player.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and  
controls with a soft cloth. Do not  
use any type of abrasive pad,  
scouring powder or solvent such  
as alcohol or benzine.  
Precautions  
On power sources  
• The player is not disconnected  
from the AC power source  
(mains) as long as it is  
This equipment has been tested  
and found to comply with the  
limits set out in the EMC  
Directive using a connection  
cable shorter than 3 metres.  
connected to the wall outlet,  
even if the player itself has  
been turned off.  
• Disconnect the player from the  
wall outlet if you are not going  
to use the player for a long  
time. To disconnect the AC  
power cord (mains lead), grasp  
the plug itself; never pull the  
cord.  
• Observe following points to  
prevent the AC power cord  
(mains lead) being damaged.  
Do not use the AC power cord  
(mains lead) if it is damaged,  
as doing so may result in an  
electric shock or fire.  
– Do not pinch the AC power  
cord (mains lead) between  
the player and wall, shelf,  
etc.  
On replacement of parts  
In the events that this player is  
repaired, repaired parts may be  
collected for reuse or recycling  
purposes.  
On placement  
• Place the player in a location  
with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the  
player.  
On connecting to the HDMI  
OUT jack  
• Do not place any objects on  
the player, or do not place the  
player on a soft surface, such  
as a rug, as it may 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.  
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.  
– Do not put anything heavy  
on the AC power cord  
(mains lead) or pull on the  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
itself.  
• Do not place the player  
outdoors, in vehicles, on ships,  
or on other vessels.  
• 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.  
On AC adapter  
• Use the supplied AC adapter  
(AC-NX1W) for thisplayer, as  
other adapters may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Do not disassemble or reverse-  
engineer.  
• Be sure to disconnect the  
HDMI cable when moving the  
player.  
• Do not confine the AC adapter  
in a closed place such as a  
bookshelf or an AV cabinet.  
• Do not connect the AC adapter  
to a traveler’s electric  
• If you use a pacemaker or  
other medical device, consult  
your physician or the  
manufacturer of your medical  
device before using the  
wireless LAN function.  
transformer, which may  
generate heat and cause a  
malfunction.  
• This player should be installed  
and operated with a minimum  
distance of at least 20 cm or  
more between the player and a  
person’s body (excluding  
extremities: hands, wrists, feet  
and ankles).  
• Do not place heavy or unstable  
objects on the player.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead) and all other  
• Do not drop or apply shock.  
• Hold the HDMI connector  
straight when connecting or  
disconnecting the HDMI  
cable. Do not twist or force the  
HDMI connector into the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while  
listening to a section with very  
low level inputs or no audio  
signals. If you do, your ears and  
the speakers may be damaged  
when a peak level section is  
played.  
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IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This player is  
capable of holding a still  
video image or on-screen  
display image on your  
television screen  
indefinitely. If you leave the  
still video image or on-  
screen display image  
displayed on your TV for an  
extended period of time you  
risk permanent damage to  
your television screen.  
Plasma display panel  
televisions and projection  
televisions are susceptible to  
this.  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your  
player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Notice for the customers in  
Europe  
This product is intended to be  
used in the following countries:  
AD, AL, AT, BA, BE, BG, CH,  
CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI,  
FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT,  
LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MD, ME,  
MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO,  
RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR, VA  
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Notice for the customers in  
Italy  
Use of the RLAN network is  
governed:  
– with respect to private use, by  
the Legislative Decree of  
1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of  
ElectronicCommunications”).  
In particular Article 104  
indicates when the prior  
obtainment of a general  
authorization is required and  
Art. 105 indicates when free  
use is permitted;  
– with respect to the supply to  
the public of the RLAN access  
to telecom networks and  
services, by the Ministerial  
Decree of 28.5.2003, as  
amended, and Art. 25 (general  
authorization for electronic  
communications networks and  
services) of the Code of  
electronic communications.  
Notice for the customers in  
Cyprus  
Notice for the customers in  
The end user must register the  
RLAN (or WAS or WiFi)  
devices in the Department of  
Electronic Communications  
(P.I. 365/2008 and P.I. 267/  
2007).  
France  
The WLAN feature of this SMP-  
N100 shall exclusively be used  
inside buildings.  
Any use of the WLAN feature of  
this SMP-N100 outside of the  
buildings is prohibited on the  
French territory. Please make  
sure that the WLAN feature of  
this SMP-N100 is disabled  
before any use outside of the  
buildings. (ART Decision 2002-  
1009 as amended by ART  
Decision 03-908, relating to  
radio-frequencies use  
P.I. 365/2008 is the  
Radiocommunications  
(Categories of Stations Subject  
to General Authorization and  
Registration) Order of 2008.  
P.I. 267/2007 is the General  
Authorization for the use of  
Radiofrequencies by Radio  
Local area Networks and by  
Wireless Access Systems,  
including Radio Local Area  
Networks (WAS/RLAN).  
restrictions).  
Notice for the customers in  
Norway  
Use of this radio equipment is  
not allowed in the geographical  
area within a radius of 20 km  
from the centre of Ny-Ålesund,  
Svalbard.  
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Table of Contents  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
Front panel  
A Power indicator  
D
(USB) jack  
Connect a USB device to this jack.  
Lights up when the player is turned on.  
B Remote sensor  
E [/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the player, or sets to standby  
mode.  
C WLAN indicator  
Lights up when using a wireless LAN.  
Rear panel  
A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks  
E HDMI OUT jack  
B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack  
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB, PR) jacks  
C DC IN 12V (AC adapter input)  
jack  
G LAN (100) terminal  
D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack  
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A -TV- WIDE  
Remote  
Changes the screen format.  
-TV- INPUT  
Switches between TV and other input  
sources.  
The available functions of the remote differ  
depending on the file or the situation.  
-TV- [/1 (TV on/standby)  
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.  
[/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the player, or sets to standby  
mode.  
B Number buttons (0 - 9)  
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.  
VOL +/–  
Adjusts the TV volume.  
MUTING  
Mutes the sound.  
AUDIO  
Selects the language track when multi-  
lingual tracks are recorded.  
CLEAR  
Erases input characters. Each time you  
press the button, one character is erased.  
SUBTITLE  
Selects the subtitle language when multi-  
lingual subtitles are recorded.  
C Colour buttons (RED/GREEN/  
YELLOW/BLUE)  
Short cut keys for interactive functions.  
Displays the playback information on the  
screen.  
Displays the Internet content added to the  
Favourites List. You can save up to 18 of  
your favourite Internet content  
programmes.  
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Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons  
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference  
when operating the player.  
The options menu that can be selected  
appears on the screen.  
HOME  
Enters the player’s home menu.  
Displays the wall paper when pressed on  
the category icon of the home menu.  
RETURN  
Returns to the previous display.  
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</M/m/,  
Moves the highlight to select a displayed  
item.  
Home menu display  
The home menu appears when you press  
HOME. Select a category using </,.  
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.  
Centre button (ENTER)  
Enters the selected item.  
E . PREV/NEXT >  
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,  
or file.  
Item  
Category  
REPLAY/ADVANCE  
Depending on the contents, these buttons  
may not function.  
m/M (fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
• Fast reverses/fast forwards 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.  
Switches to the optimum video mode for  
watching movies automatically.  
The THEATER button functions only  
when connected to a Sony Theatre  
Mode-compatible AV amplifier  
(receiver) or Sony Theatre Mode-  
compatible TV.  
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  
Checking the supplied  
accessories  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Mains lead (1)  
• AC adapter (1)  
• Remote control (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Preparing the remote  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries  
to the markings inside the battery  
compartment.  
Hookups and  
Settings  
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Step 2: Connecting the Player  
Do not connect the mains lead 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 colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.  
High quality  
HDMI cable (not supplied)  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
Component video cable  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
Standard  
quality  
b
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.  
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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 B, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Settings”  
setup (page 20).  
HDMI cable (not supplied)  
HDMI cable  
(not supplied)  
Optical digital cable (not supplied)  
t Set “Dolby Digital*1(page 20)  
and “DTS*2” (page 20).  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
*1  
*2  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;  
5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and  
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and  
the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS  
2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos are  
trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes  
software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
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3 Turn on the TV, then switch the input  
selector on your TV so that the signal  
from the player appears on your TV  
screen.  
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.”  
1 Connect the supplied AC adapter and  
mains lead in the numeric order  
shown below.  
When removing them, do so in reverse  
order.  
to DC IN 12V  
4 Perform “Easy Setup.”  
Follow the on-screen instructions to  
make the basic settings using </M/m/  
, and ENTER on the remote.  
AC adapter  
(supplied)  
</M/m/,  
ENTER  
Mains lead  
(supplied)  
to mains  
After connecting, wait for about 30  
seconds until the player enters standby.  
2 Press [/1 to turn on the player.  
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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 23), and  
follow the on-screen instructions to complete  
the setup.  
Wireless Setup  
Use a wireless LAN that is built into the  
player.  
LAN cable (not supplied)  
Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet  
router*  
Cable modem  
* Use a wireless LAN router supporting 802.11b/g  
or 802.11b/g/n.  
To set the network settings  
Select “Network Settings,” “Internet  
Settings,” then “Wireless Setup” (page 23),  
and follow the on-screen instructions to  
complete the setup.  
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Playing via a Network  
Streaming BRAVIA Internet  
Video  
BRAVIA Internet Video serves as a gateway  
delivering the selected Internet content and a  
variety of on-demand entertainment straight  
to your player.  
1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.  
Connect the player to a network  
2 Select  
(Photo) on the home menu using  
</,.  
(Video),  
(Music), or  
3 Select an Internet content programme  
icon using M/m, and press ENTER.  
When an Internet content list has not  
been acquired, an unacquired icon or a  
new icon is displayed.  
Playback  
To use the control panel  
The control panel appears when the video file  
starts playing. The displayed items may differ  
depending on Internet content programmes.  
To display again, press DISPLAY.  
A Control display  
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for  
playback operations.  
B Playing status bar  
Status bar, Cursor indicating the  
current position, Playing time,  
Duration of the video file  
C The next video file name  
D The currently selected video file name  
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Playing files on a DLNA server  
Playing from a USB  
Device  
You can play video/music/photo files on your  
home server, such as a DLNA certified PC by  
connecting the player to the home network.  
For playable files on a DLNA server, see  
You can play video/music/photo files on the  
connected USB device.  
For playable USB devices, see “Playable  
1 Prepare for playing files on a DLNA  
server.  
1 Connect the USB device to the USB  
jack on the player.  
• Connect the player to a network  
• Set “Connection Server Settings”  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied  
with the USB device before connecting.  
2 Select  
(Photo) on the home menu using  
</,.  
(Video),  
(Music), or  
3 Select a DLNA server using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
The file list or folder list appears.  
USB device  
2 Select  
(Photo) on the home menu using  
</,.  
(Video),  
(Music), or  
3 Select  
(USB device) using M/m,  
and press ENTER.  
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(Music) only  
Available Options  
Items  
Details  
Add  
Slideshow  
BGM  
Registers music files in the  
USB memory as slideshow  
background music (BGM).  
Various settings and playback operations are  
available by pressing OPTIONS. The  
available items differ depending on the  
situation.  
(Photo) only  
Items  
Details  
Common options  
Slideshow  
Speed  
Changes the slideshow  
speed.  
Items  
Details  
Repeat  
Setting  
Sets the repeat mode.  
Slideshow  
Effect  
Sets the effect for  
slideshows.  
Favourites List Displays the Favourites List.  
Play/Stop Starts or stops the playback.  
Slideshow  
BGM  
• Off: Turns off the  
function.  
• My Music from USB: Sets  
the music files registered  
in “Add Slideshow BGM.”  
If no music file is  
Play from start Plays the item from the  
beginning.  
Add to  
Favourites  
Adds Internet content to the  
Favourites List.  
registered, “(Not  
registered)” is displayed.  
Remove from  
Favourites  
Removes Internet content  
from the Favourites List.  
Slideshow  
Rotate Left  
Plays a slideshow.  
Rotates the photo  
counterclockwise by  
90 degrees.  
(Video) only  
Items  
Details  
Rotate Right  
Rotates the photo clockwise  
by 90 degrees.  
AV SYNC  
Adjusts the gap between  
picture and sound, by  
delaying the sound output in  
relation to the picture output  
(0 to 120 milliseconds).  
Video Settings • Picture Quality Mode:  
Selects the picture settings  
for different lighting  
environments.  
• FNR: Reduces the random  
noise appearing in the  
picture.  
• BNR: Reduces the mosaic-  
like block noise in the  
picture.  
• MNR: Reduces minor  
noise around the picture  
outlines (mosquito noise).  
Pause  
Pauses the playback.  
Chapter  
Search  
Searches for a chapter and  
starts playback from the  
beginning.  
IP Content  
Noise  
Adjusts the picture quality of  
Internet content.  
Reduction  
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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.  
1 Select  
(Setup) on the home menu  
using </,.  
2 Select the setup category icon using  
M/m, and press ENTER.  
Icon  
Explanation  
Network Update (page 19)  
Updates the software of the  
player.  
Screen Settings (page 19)  
Makes the video settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
Audio Settings (page 20)  
Makes the audio settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
Settings and  
Adjustments  
Parental Control Settings  
Makes detailed settings for the  
Parental Control function.  
System Settings (page 22)  
Makes the player-related  
settings.  
Network Settings (page 23)  
Makes detailed settings for the  
Internet and network.  
Easy Setup (page 23)  
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make  
the basic settings.  
Resetting (page 23)  
Resets the player to the factory  
settings.  
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Network Update  
Screen Settings  
Select “OK” to update the player’s software  
via the network.  
TV Type  
16:9  
Select this when connecting  
to a wide-screen TV or a TV  
with a wide mode function.  
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• We recommend the network update every 2  
4:3  
Select this when connecting  
to a 4:3 screen TV without a  
wide mode function.  
months or so.  
• For information about update functions, visit the  
following website:  
For customers in European countries  
For customers in Australia  
Screen Format  
Original  
Select this when connecting  
to a TV with a wide mode  
function. Displays a 4:3  
screen picture in 16:9 aspect  
ratio even on a wide-screen  
TV.  
Fixed Aspect Changes the picture size to  
Ratio  
fit the screen size with the  
original picture aspect ratio.  
Cinema Conversion Mode  
Auto  
Normally select this. The  
player automatically detects  
whether the material is  
video-based or film-based,  
and switches to the  
appropriate conversion  
method.  
Video  
The conversion method  
suited for video-based  
material will always be  
selected regardless of the  
material.  
Output Video Format  
HDMI  
Normally select “Auto.”  
Component  
Video  
Select the resolution that  
suits your TV.  
Video  
Automatically sets the  
lowest resolution.  
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• When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other  
video output jacks at the same time, select  
“Component Video.”  
• If no picture appears when setting “HDMI” or  
“Component Video” resolution, try another  
resolution setting.  
,continued  
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YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)  
Auto  
Automatically detects the  
Audio Settings  
connected TV type, and  
switches to the matching  
colour setting.  
Audio (HDMI)  
Auto  
Normally select this.  
Outputs audio signals  
according to the status of the  
connected HDMI device.  
YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video  
signals.  
YCbCr (4:4:4) Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video  
signals.  
PCM  
Outputs PCM signals from  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
RGB  
Outputs RGB video signals.  
HDMI Deep Colour Output  
Dolby Digital  
Auto  
12bit  
10bit  
Normally select this.  
Downmix  
PCM  
Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this  
when connecting an audio  
device without a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
Outputs 12bit/10bit video  
signals when the connected  
TV is compatible with Deep  
Colour.  
Dolby Digital  
Select this when connecting  
an audio device with a built-  
in Dolby Digital decoder.  
Off  
Select this when the picture  
is unstable or colours appear  
unnatural.  
DTS  
Pause Mode  
Downmix  
PCM  
Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this  
when connecting to an audio  
device without a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
Auto  
Normally select this.  
Dynamic moving pictures  
appear without blurring.  
Frame  
Displays static pictures at  
high resolution.  
DTS  
Select this when connecting  
to an audio device with a  
built-in DTS decoder.  
Audio DRC  
Auto  
Performs playback at the  
dynamic range specified by  
the current file.  
Standard  
Performs playback at a  
standard compression level.  
Wide Range  
No compression works. A  
more dynamic sound is  
produced.  
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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.  
Parental Control  
Settings  
Password  
Sets or changes the password for the Parental  
Control function. A password allows you to  
set a restriction on Internet video playback.  
Stereo  
Outputs audio signals  
without surround effects.  
Select this when connecting  
an audio device that does not  
support Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:6.  
Parental Control Area Code  
Playback of some 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.  
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.  
Internet Video Unrated  
Allow  
Allows the playback of  
unrated Internet videos.  
Block  
Blocks the playback of  
unrated Internet videos.  
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System Information  
Displays the player’s software version  
information and the MAC address.  
System Settings  
OSD  
Selects your language for the player on-  
screen displays.  
Control for HDMI  
On  
Allows you to use the  
“Control for HDMI”  
function (page 28).  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Auto Standby  
On  
Turns on the “Auto  
Standby” function.  
Automatically returns to  
standby mode if any button  
on the player or remote is not  
pressed for more than 30  
minutes.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
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.  
Software Update Notification  
On  
Sets the player to inform you  
of newer software version  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
DivX(R) VOD  
For details, visit the following website:  
vod.divx.com  
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Network Settings  
Easy Setup  
Re-runs the “Easy Setup” to make the basic  
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Internet Settings  
Connect the player to the network  
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to  
View Network  
Status  
Displays the current  
network status.  
Resetting  
Wired Setup  
Select this when you  
connect to a broadband  
router directly.  
Reset to Factory Default Settings  
You can reset the player settings to the  
factory default by selecting the group of  
settings. All the settings within the group will  
be reset.  
Wireless  
Setup  
Select this when you use a  
wireless LAN router.  
For further details, visit the  
following website and check  
the FAQ contents:  
Initialize Personal Information  
You can erase your personal information  
stored in the player.  
For customers in European  
countries  
europe.com/  
Network Connection Diagnostics  
You can run the network diagnostic to check  
if the network connection has been made  
properly.  
Connection Server Settings  
Sets whether or not to display the connected  
server.  
BD Remote Device Registration  
Registers your “BD Remote” device.  
Some mobile devices can install the “BD  
Remote” application.  
For the latest compatible devices, visit the  
following website:  
For customers in European countries  
For customers in Australia  
Registered BD Remote Devices  
Displays a list of your registered “BD  
Remote” devices.  
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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.  
Power  
The power does not turn on.  
, Check that the AC adapter and mains lead  
are connected securely.  
Picture  
There is no picture or the picture is not  
output correctly.  
, Check that all the connecting cables are  
securely connected (page 11).  
, Switch the input selector on your TV to  
display the signal from the player.  
, Connect the player to your TV using the  
LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack, and check the  
“Output Video Format” settings in the  
“Screen Settings” setup (page 19).  
, For HDMI connections, try the following:  
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn  
the connected equipment off and on again.  
3Disconnectand then reconnect the HDMI  
cable.  
Additional  
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 19).  
The display language on the screen  
switches automatically when connected to  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
, When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”  
(page 22), 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.).  
24  
 
     
Sound  
BRAVIA Internet Video  
There is no sound or the sound is not  
output correctly.  
, Check that all the connecting cables are  
securely connected (page 11).  
, 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)/HDMI  
OUT jack, check the audio settings  
The picture/sound is poor/certain  
programmes display a loss of detail,  
especially during fast-motion or dark  
scenes.  
, Picture/sound quality may be poor  
depending on Internet content programmes.  
, Picture/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).  
, Not all videos will contain sound.  
, For HDMI connections, try the following:  
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn  
the connected equipment off and on again.  
3Disconnectand then reconnect the HDMI  
cable.  
The picture is small.  
, Press M to zoom in.  
, 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).  
Network connection  
The player cannot connect to the network.  
, Check the network connection (page 14)  
and the network settings (page 23).  
, 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  
You cannot connect your PC to the Internet  
after “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” is  
performed.  
, The wireless settings of the router may  
change automatically if you use the Wi-Fi  
Protected Setup function before adjusting  
the settings of the router. In this case,  
change the wireless settings of your PC  
accordingly.  
USB device  
The player does not detect a USB device  
connected to the player.  
, Make sure that the USB device is securely  
connected to the USB jack.  
, Check if the USB device or a cable is  
damaged.  
, Check if the USB device is on.  
, If the USB device is connected via a USB  
hub, connect the USB device directly to the  
player.  
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.  
,continued  
25  
 
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.”  
Others  
Playback does not start from the  
beginning of content.  
, Press OPTIONS, and select “Play from  
start.”  
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.  
the player to a newer software version.  
Playback does not start from the resume  
point where you last stopped playing.  
, The resume point may be cleared from  
memory when  
– you disconnect the USB device.  
– you play other content.  
– you turn off the player.  
BRAVIA Sync (“Control for  
HDMI”)  
The player does not respond to any button.  
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more than  
10 seconds until the indicators on the front  
panel turn off.  
The “Control for HDMI” function does not  
work (BRAVIA Sync).  
, Check that “Control for HDMI” is set to  
“On” (page 22).  
If the player still does not respond to any  
button, disconnect then reconnect the mains  
lead.  
, If you change the HDMI connection, turn  
the player off and on again.  
, If power failure occurs, set “Control for  
HDMI” to “Off,” then set “Control for  
HDMI” to “On” (page 22).  
, Check the following and refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the  
component.  
– the connected component is compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI” function.  
– the connected component’s setting for  
the “Control for HDMI” function is  
correct.  
, When you connect the player to a TV  
through an AV amplifier (receiver),  
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not  
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”  
function, you may be unable to control  
the TV from the player.  
– if you change the HDMI connection,  
disconnect and reconnect the mains lead,  
or a power failure occurs, try the  
following: 1Switch the input selector of  
the AV amplifier (receiver) so that the  
picture from the player appears on the  
TV screen. 2Set “Control for HDMI” to  
“Off,” then set “Control for HDMI” to  
“On” (page 22). Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the AV amplifier  
(receiver).  
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Playable types of files  
Specifications  
Video  
Inputs and outputs  
(Jack name:  
File format  
Extensions  
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)  
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:  
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):  
Optical output jack/–18 dBm  
(wave length 660 nm)  
HDMI OUT:  
HDMI 19-pin standard connector  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB, PR):  
MPEG-1 Video/  
PS  
“.mpg,” “.mpeg,”  
“.m2ts,” “.mts”  
*1*5  
MPEG-2 Video/PS,  
*1*6  
TS  
*2  
DivX  
“.avi,” “.divx”  
*1*5  
MPEG-4 AVC  
“.mkv,” “.mp4,”  
“.m4v,” “.m2ts,”  
“.mts”  
*1*5  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/  
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LINE OUT VIDEO:  
WMV9  
“.wmv,” “.asf”  
*5  
*3  
AVCHD  
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LAN (100):  
Music  
100BASE-TX Terminal  
USB:  
File format  
Extensions  
USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB  
memory, hard disk drive, memory card  
reader, digital still camera, and digital video  
camera)  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”  
Layer III)  
*1*4*5  
AAC  
“.m4a”  
“.wma”  
DC IN:  
WMA9  
*1*4*5  
12 V DC  
Standard  
LPCM  
“.wav”  
Wireless  
Wireless LAN standard:  
IEEE802.11b/g/n  
Photo  
Frequency range:  
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-13  
Modulation:  
File format  
Extensions  
JPEG  
“.jpg,” “.jpeg”  
DS-SS Modem and OFDM Modem  
*1  
The player does not play coded files such as  
DRM.  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital  
General  
*2  
®
Power requirements:  
AC adapter: 110–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption (approx.):  
14 W  
Dimensions (approx.):  
185 mm × 193 mm × 40 mm  
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts  
Mass (approx.):  
video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an  
official DivX Certified device that plays DivX  
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.  
The player plays AVCHD format files that are  
recorded on a digital video camera, etc.  
The player does not play coded files such as  
Lossless.  
680 g  
Operating temperature:  
5 ºC to 35 ºC  
Operating humidity:  
25 % to 80 %  
*3  
*4  
*5  
Supplied accessories  
The player does not play this file format on a  
DLNA server.  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
,continued  
27  
 
   
*6  
The player can only play standard definition  
video on a DLNA server.  
• Theatre  
When you press THEATER, the player  
automatically switches to the optimum  
video mode for watching movies. When  
connected with a Sony AV amplifier  
(receiver) using the HDMI cable, the  
speaker output also switches automatically.  
When connected with a Theatre Mode-  
compatible TV using the HDMI cable, the  
TV’s video mode switches to Theatre  
Mode. Press the button again to return to the  
original setting.  
b
• Some files may not play depending on the file  
format, file encoding, recording condition, or  
DLNA server condition.  
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.  
• The player can recognise the following files or  
folders in USB devices:  
– up to folders in the 5th tree  
– up to 500 files in a single tree  
• The player can recognise the following files or  
folders stored in the DLNA server:  
– up to folders in the 20th tree  
– up to 999 files in a single tree  
• Some USB devices may not work with this  
player.  
• The player can recognise Mass Storage Class  
(MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an  
HDD), Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class  
devices and 101 keyboard (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.  
• Language Follow  
When you change the language for the on-  
screen display on your TV, the player’s  
language for the on-screen display is also  
changed after turning the player off and on.  
To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features  
Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the  
“System Settings” setup (page 22).  
For details on settings of your TV or other  
connected components, refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the TV or  
components.  
About the BRAVIA Sync  
features (for HDMI connections  
only)  
z
• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting  
function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for  
HDMI” setting of the player automatically  
switches to “On” if the “Control for HDMI”  
setting on the connected TV is set to “On.” Refer  
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.  
• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible  
with the BRAVIA Sync features using the HDMI  
cable, you can control the basic functions of the  
player with the TV’s remote if the “Control for  
HDMI” setting on the connected TV is set to  
“On.” Refer to the instruction manual supplied  
with the TV.  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”  
function with an HDMI cable (not supplied),  
operation is simplified as below:  
• One-Touch Play  
With one touch of the following buttons, the  
connected TV turns on and the input  
selector on the TV is switched to the player  
automatically.  
[/1  
– HOME: The home menu appears  
automatically (page 8, 15, 18).  
N PLAY: Playback starts automatically.  
• System Power-Off  
When you turn off the TV using -TV- [/1  
or the power button on the TV’s remote, the  
player and HDMI-compatible components  
turn off automatically.  
b
Depending on the connected component, the  
“Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer  
to the instruction manual supplied with the  
component.  
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About wireless LAN security  
Copyrights and Trademarks  
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are  
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony  
Corporation.  
Since communication via the wireless LAN  
function is established by radio waves, the  
wireless signal may be susceptible to  
interception. To protect wireless  
communication, this player supports various  
security functions. Be sure to correctly  
configure the security settings in accordance  
with your network environment.  
, “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc.  
• This product incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
No Security  
Although you can easily make settings,  
anyone can intercept wireless  
communication or intrude into your wireless  
network, even without any sophisticated  
tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of  
unauthorized access or interception of data.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and  
Thomson.  
WEP  
WEP applies security to communications to  
prevent outsiders from intercepting  
communications or intruding into your  
wireless network. WEP is a legacy security  
technology that enables older devices, which  
do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected.  
®
®
• DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are  
registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used  
under license.  
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark  
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
This product is protected by certain intellectual  
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or  
distribution of such technology outside of this  
product is prohibited without a license from  
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.  
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification  
mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)  
TKIP is a security technology developed to  
correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP  
assures a higher security level than WEP.  
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)  
AES is a security technology that uses an  
advanced security method that is distinct  
from WEP and TKIP.  
AES assures a higher security level than  
WEP or TKIP.  
• 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.  
®
• DLNA , the DLNA Logo and DLNA  
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or  
certification marks of the Digital Living Network  
Alliance.  
• Other system and product names are generally  
trademarks or registered trademarks of the  
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated  
in this document.  
,continued  
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Code numbers of controllable  
TVs  
Parental control/area code  
While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the  
TV’s manufacturer code using the number  
buttons.  
Number, Area (Code)  
2044, Argentina (ar)  
2047, Australia (au)  
2046, Austria (at)  
2057, Belgium (be)  
2070, Brazil (br)  
2090, Chile (cl)  
2092, China (cn)  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
Hitachi  
02  
04  
45  
13  
19  
21  
16  
10  
20  
18  
07  
2093, Colombia (co)  
2115, Denmark (dk)  
2165, Finland (fi)  
LG/Goldstar  
Loewe  
2174, France (fr)  
2109, Germany (de)  
2200, Greece (gr)  
2219, Hong Kong (hk)  
2248, India (in)  
Mitsubishi/MGA  
Panasonic  
Philips  
2238, Indonesia (id)  
2239, Ireland (ie)  
2254, Italy (it)  
Pioneer  
2276, Japan (jp)  
2304, Korea (kr)  
RCA  
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)  
Samsung  
Sharp  
Toshiba  
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)  
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U
Index  
Internet content 8, 15  
“IP Content Noise  
Reduction” 17  
Update 19  
USB 16  
Words in quotations appear  
in the on-screen displays.  
W
WEP 29  
WIDE 8  
WPA2-PSK (AES) 29  
WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 29  
WPA-PSK (AES) 29  
WPA-PSK (TKIP) 29  
L
A
Language Follow 28  
AC adapter 13  
AUDIO 8  
M
“Audio Settings” 20  
“Auto Standby” 22  
MAC address 22  
MUTING 8  
B
N
Batteries 10  
“Network Settings” 23  
“Network Update” 19  
BRAVIA Internet Video  
BRAVIA Sync 26, 28  
O
One-Touch Play 28  
OPTIONS 8  
“OSD” 22  
C
CLEAR 8  
Colour buttons 8  
Connecting  
AV amplifier  
(Receiver) 12  
Network 14  
P
Parental Control 21  
“ParentalControlSettings”  
Playable files 27  
“Control for HDMI” 22,  
R
Remote 8, 10  
“Resetting” 23  
Resetting the player 23  
Resume 9, 26  
D
Deep Colour 20  
DISPLAY 8  
DLNA 16  
Dolby Digital 20  
DTS 20  
S
“Screen Settings” 19  
“Setup” 18  
E
Software update 19, 22  
“Easy Setup” 13, 23  
SUBTITLE 8  
System Power-Off 28  
“System Settings” 22  
F
FAVORITES 8  
T
H
THEATER 9, 28  
Troubleshooting 24  
“TV Type” 19  
HDMI 19, 20  
HOME 8, 18  
Home menu 18  
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