4-261-095-12(1)
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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-S480/S580/BX58
4-261-095-12(1)
Printed in Malaysia
© 2011 Sony Corporation
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause
interference, and
WARNING
(2) this device must accept any
interference received,
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified
service shop.
FCC WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Blu-
ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt
to disassemble the cabinet.
The shielded Interface cable (LAN cable) must be
used with the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of
Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
b
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
This label is located on the laser protective housing
inside the enclosure.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65. This equipment should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
away from person’s body (excluding extremities:
hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Precautions
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Install this unit so that the AC power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
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Owner’s Record
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment
should be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s
body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles).
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.______________
Serial No.______________
For customers in the USA
If this product is not working properly, please call
1-866-909-7669.
For BDP-S580/BX58 only
Contains FCC ID : EW4DWMW042
Contains IC : 4250A-DWMW042
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please contact
our Customer Information Service Center at
1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer
Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
This class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Precautions
On placement
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as
a rug that might block the ventilation holes.
• Do not install this player in a confined space, such
as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on
ships, or on other vessels.
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the
player. Should this occur, the player may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and
leave the player turned on for about half an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It
is designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
• 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.
• 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.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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• Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the
player.
• Do not place any objects other than discs on the
disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to the
player or the object.
• Take out any discs when you move the player. If
you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
• Disconnect the AC power cord and all other
cables from the player when you move the player.
On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Observe the following as improper handling may
damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector.
• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the rear
of the player and the HDMI connector by
checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is
not upside down or tilted.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.
• Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if you
are not going to use the player for a long time. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the player.
• Observe following points to prevent the AC
power cord being damaged. Do not use the AC
power cord if it is damaged, as doing so may
result in an electric shock or fire.
– Do not pinch the AC power cord between the
player and wall, shelf, etc.
– Do not put anything heavy on the AC power
cord or pull on the AC power cord itself.
• 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
On watching 3D video images
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.
Some people may experience discomfort (such as
eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D
video images. Sony recommends that all viewers
take regular breaks while watching 3D video
images. The length and frequency of necessary
breaks will vary from person to person. You must
decide what works best. If you experience any
discomfort, you should stop watching the 3D video
images until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if
you believe necessary. You should also review (i)
the instruction manual and/or the caution message
of any other device used with, or Blu-ray Disc
contents played with this product and (ii) our
information. The vision of young children
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may cause the
apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is repaired, repaired
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
(especially those under six years old) is still under
development. Consult your doctor (such as a
pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young
children to watch 3D video images.
Adults should supervise young children to ensure
they follow the recommendations listed above.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 2: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Browsing Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
[Screen Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
[Audio Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
[Music Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
[Network Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
[Easy Setup] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
[Resetting] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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• Windows Media is either a registered trademark
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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.
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.
®
• 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.
• Music and video recognition technology and
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your player, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
®
related data are provided by Gracenote .
Gracenote is the industry standard in music
recognition technology and related content
delivery. For more information, please visit
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-
related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright ©
2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software,
copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or
more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this
product and service. See the Gracenote website
for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote
patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID,
Copy Protection
Please be advised of the advanced content
protection systems used in both Blu-ray Disc™ and
DVD media. These systems, called AACS
(Advanced Access Content System) and CSS
(Content Scramble System), may contain some
restrictions on playback, analog output, and other
similar features. The operation of this product and
the restrictions placed may vary depending on the
date of purchase, as the governing board of the
AACS may adopt or change its restriction rules
after the time of purchase.
MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype,
and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote
in the United States and/or other countries.
Copyrights and Trademarks
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
• Java, the coffee cup logo, and all Java based
marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. or other
countries.
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification
mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Mark is a mark of
the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•
, “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
• “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™” and “Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™” are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• This product incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.
®
• DLNA , the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or
certification marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance.
• All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
• Other system and product names are generally
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated
in this document.
• “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
• “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”
“DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and
“CD” logos are trademarks.
• “BD-LIVE,” “BD-LIVE” logo, and
“BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc
Association.
• “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are
trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
• “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Front panel
z
The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
A Disc tray
F x (stop)
B Power indicator
Lights up in white when the player is
turned on.
G N (play)
H Z (open/close)
I [/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
C Remote sensor
D Front panel display
N, X: Lights up during playback or
pause.
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being
opened by mistake.
: Lights up when enabling the repeat
setting.
: Lights up when outputting 720p/
1080i/1080p video signals.
When the player is turned on, hold down N
on the player for more than 10 seconds. The
disc tray is locked or unlocked.
E
(USB) jack
Connect a USB device to this jack.
Rear panel
A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks
B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack
C HDMI OUT jack
E
(USB) jack
F Ventilation holes
G DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
D LAN (100) terminal
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, PB, PR) jacks
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A Z OPEN/CLOSE
Remote
Opens or closes the disc tray.
-TV- INPUT
Switches between TV and other input
sources.
The available functions of the remote differ
depending on the disc or the situation.
-TV- [/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.
[/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
B Number buttons (0 - 9)
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
VOL +/–
Adjusts the TV volume.
Selects the language track when multi-
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
Selects the subtitle language when multi-
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
MUTING
Turns off the sound temporarily.
C Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/
RED/GREEN)
Shortcut keys for interactive functions.
D TOP MENU
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top
Menu.
POP UP/MENU
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
z
• Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY
buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference when operating the player.
• Gray-colored buttons glow in the dark (BDP-
BX58 only).
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.
The player automatically returns to
standby mode
If any button on the player or remote is not
pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player
automatically returns to standby mode.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a displayed
item.
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Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
Home menu display
E . PREV/NEXT >
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,
or file.
The home menu appears when you press
HOME. Select a category using </,.
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.
X PAUSE
Item
Category
Pauses or re-starts playback.
m/M (fast reverse/fast
forward)
• Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc
when pressed during playback. Each
time you press the button during
playback of videos, the search speed
changes.
• Plays in slow motion, when pressed for
more than one second in pause mode.
• Plays one frame at a time, when pressed
briefly in pause mode.
[Setup]: Adjusts the player settings.
[Photo]: Displays photos.
[Music]: Plays music.
[Video]: Plays videos.
z
[Network]: Displays network items.
Playback in slow motion or one frame is not
available for a Blu-ray 3D Disc.
N PLAY
Starts or re-starts playback.
Displays the Internet content added to the
Favorites List. You can save up to 18 of
your favorite Internet content programs.
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.
Displays playback and web browsing
information on the screen.
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Hookups and Settings
Step 1: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.
For supplied accessories, see “Supplied accessories” (page 29).
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
*1
HDMI cable
Audio/video cable (supplied)
*2
Component video cable
(not supplied)
Audio/video cable (supplied)
Standard
quality
*1
*2
See “Supplied accessories” (page 29)
Protected content on BD-ROMs is output at 480i resolution from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack
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 A or B, make the appropriate settings in the [Audio
Settings] setup (page 22).
*1
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)
*2
*3
Audio/video cable (supplied)
*1
*2
*3
See “Supplied accessories” (page 29).
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S.
and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS
and the Symbol are registered trademarks, &
DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS
logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product
includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
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Step 2: Easy Setup
Connecting to the
Network
When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the player
turns on and starts [Easy Setup].
Wired Setup
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100)
terminal on the player.
1 Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the
batteries to the markings inside the
battery compartment.
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Broadband
router
ADSL modem/
Cable modem
Internet
To set the network settings
2 Plug the player into the AC outlet.
Select [Network Settings], [Internet
follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the setup.
to AC outlet
USB Wireless Setup
3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.
Turn off the player, then connect the USB
Wireless LAN Adapter (UWA-BR100 only
available as of October 2010) to the USB jack
on the front or rear of the player.
b
The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be
available in some regions/countries.
USB Wireless
LAN Adapter
4 Turn on the TV, then switch the input
selector on your TV so that the signal
from the player appears on your TV
screen.
LAN cable
(not supplied)
5 Perform [Easy Setup].
Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the basic settings using </M/m/
, and ENTER on the remote.
Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet
router
Cable modem
To set the network settings
</M/m/,
Select [Network Settings], [Internet
Settings], then [USB Wireless Setup]
(page 25), and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
ENTER
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Wireless Setup (BDP-S580/
BX58 only)
Use the wireless LAN that is built into the
player.
LAN cable (not supplied)
Wireless LAN
router
ADSL modem/ Internet
Cable modem
To set the network settings
Select [Network Settings], [Internet
Settings], then [Wireless Setup(built-in)]
(page 25), and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
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3 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE.
Playback
The operation method differs depending
on the disc. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
Playing a Disc
z
For playable discs, see “Playable discs”
To delete data in the USB memory, select [Erase BD
Data] in the
[Video], and press ENTER. All data
stored in the buda folder will be erased.
1 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player
appears on your TV screen.
Enjoying Blu-ray 3D
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with the
“Blu-ray 3D” logo*.
disc on the disc tray.
*
1 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback.
• Connect the player to your 3D-
compatible devices using a High Speed
HDMI cable.
• Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV
Screen Size Setting for 3D] in the
[Screen Settings] setup (page 21).
Playing side facing down
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the
disc tray.
2 Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc.
The operation method differs depending
on the disc. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
Playback starts.
If playback does not start automatically,
select
or
in the
[Video],
[Music],
[Photo] category, and press
z
ENTER.
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with
your TV and the connected device.
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE
Displaying the play information
Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE” logo*
have bonus content and other data that can be
downloaded for enjoyment.
You can check the playback information,
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs depending
on the disc type and player status.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
*
1 Connect a USB memory to the USB
jack on the rear of the player (page 7).
As your local storage, use a 1 GB or
larger USB memory.
2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).
• Connect the player to a network
• Set [BD Internet Connection] to
[Allow] (page 23).
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A Output resolution/Video frequency
B Title number or name
Playing via a Network
C The currently selected audio setting
Streaming BRAVIA Internet
Video
D Available functions (
angle,
audio,
subtitle)
E Playback information
Serves as a gateway delivering the selected
Internet content and a variety of on-demand
entertainment straight to your player.
Displays the Play mode, Playing status
bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate,
Repeat type, Elapsed time, and Total
playing time.
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Some Internet content requires registration via a PC
before it can be played. For further details, visit the
following website:
F Chapter number
G The currently selected angle
1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.
Connect the player to a network
Playing from a USB
Device
2 Select
[Photo] on the home menu using
</,.
[Video],
[Music], or
You can play video/music/photo files on the
connected USB device.
For playable USB devices, see “Playable
3 Select an Internet content provider
icon using M/m, and press ENTER.
When an Internet content list has not
been acquired, an unacquired icon or a
new icon is displayed.
1 Connect the USB device to the USB
jack on the player.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the USB device before connecting.
To use the control panel
The control panel appears when the video file
starts playing. The displayed items may differ
depending on Internet content providers.
To display again, press DISPLAY.
USB device
2 Select
[Photo] on the home menu using
</,.
[Video],
[Music], or
A Control display
3 Select
[USB device] using M/m,
and press ENTER.
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
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C Network condition
indicates the signal strength for
To play a file from a DLNA server via
another product (Renderer)
When you play files from a DLNA Server on
this unit, you can use a DLNA Controller-
compatible product (a phone, etc.), to control
playback.
wireless connection.
indicates a wired connection.
D Network transmission speed
E The next video file name
F The currently selected video file name
This
unit
PC
Server
Renderer
Playing files on a Home
Network (DLNA)
Phone,
etc.
A DLNA-compatible product can play video/
music/photo files stored on another DLNA-
compatible product via a network.
Controller
Control this unit using a DLNA controller.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the DLNA controller.
The following is a list of different kinds of
DLNA-compatible products. This unit can be
used as Player and Renderer.
• Server: A product that sends data.
• Player: A product that receives and plays
data.
Playing the same music in
different rooms (PARTY
STREAMING)
• Renderer: A product that receives and plays
data.
It can be operated only from other products.
• Controller: A product that controls a
renderer.
You can play music in other rooms
simultaneously by connecting Sony products
which are compatible with DLNA and the
PARTY STREAMING function.
1 Prepare for using DLNA.
• Connect the player to a network
The following is a list of different kinds of
PARTY STREAMING-compatible products.
This unit can be used as a PARTY host and
PARTY guest.
• PARTY host: A product that stores and
sends music.
• Prepare the other necessary DLNA-
compatible products. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
product.
• PARTY guest: A product that receives and
plays music.
To play a file from a DLNA server via this
unit (DLNA player)
1 Prepare for PARTY STREAMING.
• Connect the player to a network
This
unit
PC
• Connect the products which are
compatible with the PARTY
STREAMING function to a network.
Server
Player
Select the DLNA server icon from
[Video],
[Music], or
[Photo], then
choose the file you want to play.
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To use the player as PARTY host
[Video] only
Select a track in
[Music], then select
Items
Details
[Start Party] from the options menu to start a
PARTY.
To close the PARTY, press HOME.
[3D Output
Setting]
Sets whether or not to output
3D video automatically.
[A/V SYNC]
Adjusts the gap between
picture and sound, by
delaying the sound output in
relation to the picture output
(0 to 120 milliseconds).
To use the player as PARTY guest
Select
[Party] in
[Music], then select
the PARTY host product icon.
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[Video
Settings]
• [Picture Quality Mode]:
Selects the picture settings
for different lighting
environments.
The sale and product lineup of products that are
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING
function differ depending on the area.
• [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).
Available Options
Various settings and playback operations are
available by pressing OPTIONS. The
available items differ depending on the
situation.
[Pause]
Pauses the playback.
[Top Menu]
Displays the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
Common options
[Menu/Popup Displays the BD-ROM’s
Items
Details
Menu]
Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.
[Repeat
Setting]
Sets the repeat mode.
[Title Search] Searches for a title on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and
starts playback from the
beginning.
[3D Menu]
[3D Depth Adjustment]:
Adjusts the depth of 3D
image.
[Chapter
Search]
Searches for a chapter and
starts playback from the
beginning.
[Favorites List] Displays the Favorites List.
[Play/Stop]
Starts or stops the playback.
[Play from
beginning]
Plays the item from the
beginning.
[Angle]
Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles
are recorded on BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOs.
[Add to
Favorites]
Adds Internet content to the
Favorites List.
[IP Content
Noise
Reduction]
Adjusts the picture quality of
Internet content.
[Remove from Removes Internet content
Favorites] from the Favorites List.
[Video
Search]
Displays information on the
BD-ROM/DVD-ROM
based on Gracenote
technology.
Searches for related
information using keywords
from Gracenote when
selecting [Video] or [Cast].
Displays a list of titles when
selecting [Playback History]
or [Search History].
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[Music] only
Items
Details
[Add
Slideshow
BGM]
Registers music files in the
USB memory as slideshow
background music (BGM).
[Start Party]
Starts a PARTY with the
selected source.
This item may not appear
depending on the source.
[Leave Party] Leaves from a PARTY
which the player is
participating in. The
PARTY STREAMING
function continues among
other participating products.
[Close Party] Closes a PARTY which the
player is participating in.
The PARTY STREAMING
function ends for all other
participating products.
[Music
Search]
Displays information on the
audio CD (CD-DA) based
on Gracenote technology.
Searches for related
information using keywords
from Gracenote when
selecting [Album], [Track]
or [Artist].
Displays a list of titles when
selecting [Playback History]
or [Search History].
[Photo] only
Items
Details
[Slideshow
Speed]
Changes the slideshow
speed.
[Slideshow
Effect]
Sets the effect for
slideshows.
[Slideshow
BGM]
• [Off]: Turns off the
function.
• [My Music from USB]:
Sets the music files
registered in [Add
Slideshow BGM].
• [Play from Music CD]:
Sets the tracks in CD-DAs.
[Slideshow]
[Rotate Left]
Plays a slideshow.
Rotates the photo
counterclockwise by
90 degrees.
[Rotate Right] Rotates the photo clockwise
by 90 degrees.
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Internet Browser display
Internet
You can check the website information by
pressing DISPLAY.
The display information differs depending on
the website and page status.
Browsing Websites
You can connect to the Internet and enjoy
websites.
1 Prepare for Internet Browser.
Connect the player to a network
2 Select
[Network] on the home
menu using </,.
3 Select
[Internet Browser] using M/
m, and press ENTER.
A Page title
B Cursor
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Move by pressing </M/m/,. Place
the cursor on the link you want to view,
then press ENTER. The linked website
is displayed.
Some websites use functions which this browser
does not support. Some websites may not be
displayed correctly, or may not function.
To enter a URL
C Page address
Select [URL entry] from the options menu.
Enter the URL using the software keyboard,
then select [Enter].
D SSL icon
Displays when the website is protected
and connected safely.
To set the default start page
While displaying the page you want to set,
select [Set as start page] from the options
menu.
E Signal strength indicator
Appears when the player is connected
to a wireless network.
F Progress bar/Loading icon
To quit Internet Browser
Press HOME.
Appears when the page is being read,
or during file download/transfer.
G Text input field
Press ENTER then choose [Input]
from the options menu to open the
software keyboard.
H Scroll bar
Press </M/m/, to move the page
display left, up, down or right.
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Items
Details
Available options
[Display
certificate]
View server certificates sent
from pages that support
SSL.
Various settings and operations are available
by pressing OPTIONS.
The available items differ depending on the
situation.
Items
Details
[Browser
Setup]
Displays the Internet
Browser settings.
• [Zoom]: Increases or
decreases the size of the
displayed contents.
• [JavaScript Setup]:
Enables or disables
JavaScript.
• [Cookie Setup]: Sets
whether or not to accept
cookies.
• [SSL Alarm Display]:
Enables or disables SSL.
[Input]
Displays the software
keyboard to enter characters
while browsing a website.
[Break]
[Delete]
Moves the cursor to the next
line in the text input field.
Erases one character on the
left side of the cursor during
text input.
[Window List] Displays a list of all
websites.
Allows you to return to a
previously displayed
website by selecting the
window.
[Bookmark
List]
Displays the bookmark list.
[Character
encoding]
Sets the character code.
[Previous
page/Next
page]
Moves to the previous/next
page.
[Cancel
loading]
Stops loading a page.
[Reload]
Reloads the same page.
[URL entry]
Allows you to enter a URL
when the software keyboard
is displayed.
[Add to
Bookmark]
Adds the currently displayed
website to the bookmark list.
[Set as start
page]
Sets the currently displayed
website as the default start
page.
[Open in new Opens a link in a new
window] window.
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Icon
Explanation
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make
the basic settings.
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Settings
Displays
[Resetting] (page 25)
Resets the player to the factory
settings.
Select
[Setup] on the home menu when
you need to change the settings of the player.
The default settings are underlined.
[Network Update]
1 Select
[Setup] on the home menu
using </,.
Select [OK] to update the player’s software
via the network.
2 Select the setup category icon using
M/m, and press ENTER.
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• We recommend the network update every 2
months or so.
• For information about update functions, visit the
following website:
Icon
Explanation
[Network Update] (page 21)
Updates the software of the
player.
[Screen Settings] (page 21)
Makes the video settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
[Screen Settings]
[Audio Settings] (page 22)
Makes the audio settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
x [3D Output Setting]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[Off]: Select this to display all content in 2D.
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings]
Makes detailed settings for BD/
DVD playback.
x [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D]
Sets the screen size of your 3D-compatible
TV.
[Parental Control Settings]
Makes detailed settings for the
Parental Control function.
x [TV Type]
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode
function.
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3
screen TV without a wide mode function.
[Music Settings] (page 24)
Makes detailed settings for
Super Audio CD playback.
x [Screen Format]
[System Settings]
Makes the player-related
settings.
[Original]: Select this when connecting to a
TV with a wide mode function. Displays a
4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even
on a wide-screen TV.
[Fixed Aspect Ratio]: Changes the picture
size to fit the screen size with the original
picture aspect ratio.
[Network Settings]
Makes detailed settings for the
Internet and network.
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x [DVD Aspect Ratio]
x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with
black bands on the top and bottom.
[Auto]: Automatically detects the connected
TV type, and switches to the matching color
setting.
[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2
video signals.
[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4
video signals.
[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture
on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
x [HDMI Deep Color Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[16bit], [12bit], [10bit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/
10bit video signals when the connected TV
is compatible with Deep Color.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable
or colors appear unnatural.
x [Cinema Conversion Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. The player
automatically detects whether the material is
video-based or film-based, and switches to
the appropriate conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited for
video-based material will always be selected
regardless of the material.
x [Pause Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic
moving pictures appear without blurring.
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high
resolution.
x [Output Video Format]
[HDMI]: Normally select [Auto].
Select [Original Resolution] to output the
resolution recorded on the disc. When the
resolution is lower than the SD resolution, it
is scaled up to the SD resolution.
[Component Video]: Select the resolution
that suits your TV.
[Audio Settings]
x [Audio (HDMI)]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs audio
signals according to the status of the
connected HDMI device.
[PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the
HDMI OUT jack.
[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest
resolution.
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x [DSD Output Mode]
• When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other
video output jacks at the same time, select
[Component Video].
• If no picture appears when setting [HDMI] or
[Component Video] resolution, try another
resolution setting.
• When connecting via the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jack and [Component Video] is
selected, BD-ROM playback of protected
content is only supported at 480i output
[On]: Outputs DSD signals from the HDMI
OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD.
When [On] is selected, no signal is output
from other jacks.
[Off]: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI
OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD.
x [BD Audio MIX Setting]
[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing
the interactive and secondary audio to the
primary audio.
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only. Select
this to output HD audio signals to an AV
amplifier (receiver).
x [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video
signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-
compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
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x [Dolby Digital]
[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear
PCM signals. Select this when connecting an
audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
[BD/DVD Viewing
Settings]
[Dolby Digital]: Select this when connecting
an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
x [BD/DVD Menu]
Selects the default menu language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Select Language Code],
the display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language by
referring to “Language code list” (page 32).
x [DTS]
[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear
PCM signals. Select this when connecting to
an audio device without a built-in DTS
decoder.
[DTS]: Select this when connecting to an
audio device with a built-in DTS decoder.
x [Audio]
Selects the default track language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
When you select [Select Language Code],
the display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language by
referring to “Language code list” (page 32).
x [DTS Neo:6]
[Cinema]: Outputs simulated multichannel
sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI
OUT jack according to the capability of the
connected device using DTS Neo:6 Cinema
mode.
[Music]: Outputs simulated multichannel
sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI
OUT jack according to the capability of the
connected device using DTS Neo:6 Music
mode.
[Off]: Outputs sound with its original
number of channels via the HDMI OUT
jack.
x [Subtitle]
Selects the default subtitle language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Select Language Code],
the display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language by
referring to “Language code list” (page 32).
x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
[BD]: Plays BD layer.
x [Audio DRC]
[Auto]: Performs playback at the dynamic
range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only).
Other discs are played back at the [On] level.
[On]: Performs playback at a standard
compression level.
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.
x [BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet
connection.
[Off]: No compression works. A more
dynamic sound is produced.
x [Downmix]
[Surround]: Outputs audio signals with
surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that supports
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:6.
[Stereo]: Outputs audio signals without
surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that does not
support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or
DTS Neo:6.
[Parental Control
Settings]
x [Password]
Sets or changes the password for the Parental
Control function. A password allows you to
set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD
VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If
necessary, you can differentiate the
restriction levels for BD-ROMs, DVD
VIDEOs, and Internet videos.
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x [Parental Control Area Code]
Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD
VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be limited
according to the geographic area. Scenes
may be blocked or replaced with different
scenes. Follow the on-screen instructions
and enter your four-digit password.
[System Settings]
x [OSD]
Selects your language for the player on-
screen displays.
x [Dimmer]
[Bright]: Bright lighting.
[Dark]: Low lighting.
[Off]: Turns off the lighting during playback.
x [BD Parental Control]
Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited
according to the age of the users. Scenes may
be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter
your four-digit password.
Low lighting other than during playback.
x [Control for HDMI]
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync features
are available:
x [DVD Parental Control]
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
–One-Touch Play
–System Power-Off
–Language Follow
[Off]: Turns off the function.
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For details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the TV or components.
x [Internet Video Parental Control]
Playback of some Internet videos can be
limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
x [HDMI: Linked to TV-off]
[On]: Automatically turns off the player and
HDMI-compatible components when the
connected TV enters standby mode
(BRAVIA Sync).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Internet Video Unrated]
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
x [Quick Start Mode]
[On]: Shortens the startup time when turning
on the player.
[Off]: Reduces standby power consumption.
x [Auto Display]
[On]: Automatically displays information on
the screen when changing the viewing titles,
picture modes, audio signals, etc.
[Off]: Displays information only when you
press DISPLAY.
[Music Settings]
x [Super Audio CD Playback Layer]
[Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio
CD layer.
x [Screen Saver]
[On]: Turns on the screen saver function.
The screen saver image appears when you do
not use the player for more than 10 minutes
while an on-screen display is displayed.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
[CD]: Plays the CD layer.
x [Super Audio CD Playback Channel]
[DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2ch area.
x [Software Update Notification]
[On]: Sets the player to inform you of newer
software version information (page 21).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
[DSD Multi]: Plays the multi-channel area.
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x [Gracenote Settings]
x [Renderer Access Control]
[Auto]: Automatically downloads disc
information when disc playback stops.
Connect to the network for downloading.
[Manual]: Downloads the disc information
when [Video Search] or [Music Search] is
selected.
Displays a list of DLNA controller-
compatible products and sets whether or not
each product is accessible via this player.
x [Party Auto Start]
[On]: Starts a PARTY or joins an existing
PARTY at the request of a networked
product compatible with the PARTY
STREAMING function.
x [System Information]
Displays the player’s software version
information and the MAC address.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Media Remote Device Registration]
Registers your “Media Remote” device.
x [Registered Media Remote Devices]
Displays a list of the registered your “Media
Remote” devices.
[Network Settings]
x [Internet Settings]
Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to
[View Network Status]: Displays the current
network status.
[Easy Setup]
[Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect
to a broadband router using a LAN cable.
[WirelessSetup(built-in)](BDP-S580/BX58
only): Select this when you use the wireless
LAN that is built into the player for wireless
network connection.
[USB Wireless Setup]: Select this when you
use a USB Wireless LAN Adapter for
wireless network connection.
Re-runs the [Easy Setup] to make the basic
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
[Resetting]
x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]
You can reset the player settings to the
factory default by selecting the group of
settings. All the settings within the group
will be reset.
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For further details, visit the following
website and check the FAQ contents:
x [Initialize Personal Information]
You can erase your personal information
stored in the player.
x [Network Connection Diagnostics]
You can run the network diagnostic to check
if the network connection has been made
properly.
x [Connection Server Settings]
Sets whether or not to display the connected
server.
x [Renderer Options]
[Auto Access Permission]: Sets whether or
not to allow automatic access from newly
detected DLNA renderer-compatible
product.
[Renderer Name]: Displays the player’s
name as it is listed on other DLNA products
on the network.
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Sound
Additional Information
There is no sound or the sound is not
output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables are
securely connected (page 10).
Troubleshooting
, Switch the input selector on your AV
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals
of the player are output from your AV
amplifier (receiver).
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jack, check the audio settings
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.
, For HDMI connections, try the following:
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn
the connected equipment off and on again.
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI
cable.
, For HDMI connections, if the player is
connected to a TV through an AV amplifier
(receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable
directly to the TV. Refer also to the
instruction manual supplied with the AV
amplifier (receiver).
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio
signals).
, The device connected to the HDMI OUT
jack does not support the audio format of
the player. Check the audio settings
Picture
There is no picture or the picture is not
output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables are
, Switch the input selector on your TV to
display the signal from the player.
, Reset the video output resolution to the
lowest resolution by pressing x on the
player for more than 10 seconds.
, For HDMI connections, try the following:
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn
the connected equipment off and on again.
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI
cable.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device that does not support copyright
protection technology.
, For HDMI connections, check the [Output
Video Format] settings in the [Screen
, 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
The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio,
and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output
by bitstream.
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [Off] in the
[Audio Settings] setup (page 22).
, Check that the connected AV amplifier
(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.
The display language on the screen
switches automatically when connected to
the HDMI OUT jack.
The interactive audio is not output.
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [On] in the
[Audio Settings] setup (page 22).
, When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On]
(page 24), 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.).
Disc
The disc does not play.
, The disc is dirty or skewed.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with
the playback side facing down.
, The disc has a format that cannot be played
back by this player (page 30).
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, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
is not correctly finalized.
You cannot connect the player to the
wireless LAN router.
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on.
, Depending on the surrounding
, The region code on the BD or DVD does
not match the player.
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.
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.
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency band,
such as a microwave, Bluetooth, or digital
cordless device, may interrupt the
, Check if the USB device or a cable is
damaged.
communication. Move the player away
from such devices, or turn off such devices.
, 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.
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].
BRAVIA Internet Video
The picture/sound is poor/certain
programs display a loss of detail,
especially during fast-motion or dark
scenes.
, Picture/sound quality may be poor
depending on Internet content providers.
, Picture/sound quality may be improved by
changing the connection speed. We
recommend a connection speed of at least
2.5 Mbps for standard definition video
(10 Mbps for high definition video).
, Not all videos will contain sound.
The message [A new software version is
available. Please go to the “Setup”
section of the menu and select “Network
update” to perform the update.] appears
on the screen when turning the player on.
the player to a newer software version.
You cannot start the PARTY STREAMING
function.
, Check that [Party Auto Start] is set to [On]
The picture is small.
, Press M to zoom in.
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync)
Network connection
The [Control for HDMI] function does not
work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] is set to
The player cannot connect to the network.
, If you change the HDMI connection, turn
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.
the player off and on again.
, If power failure occurs, set [Control for
HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control for
, 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.
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, 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.
The disc tray does not open and you
cannot remove the disc even after you
press Z.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off,
and disconnect the AC power cord.
2Reconnect the AC power cord while
pressing down Z on the player. 3Keep
pressing down Z on the player until the tray
opens. 4Remove the disc. 5When
“OPEN” appears on the front panel display,
hold down [/1 on the player for more than
10 seconds until the player turns off.
– if you change the HDMI connection,
disconnect and reconnect the AC power
cord, or a power failure occurs, try the
following: 1Switch the input selector of
the AV amplifier (receiver) so that the
picture from the player appears on the
TV screen. 2Set [Control for HDMI] to
[Off], then set [Control for HDMI] to
manual supplied with the AV amplifier
(receiver).
“Exxxx” or “FAN ERR” appears on the
front panel display.
, When “Exxxx” appears, contact your
nearest Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and give the error
code.
, When “FAN ERR” appears, try the
following: 1Check that the ventilation
holes on the rear of the player are not
blocked. 2Place the player in a location
with adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up in the player.
The System Power-Off function does not
work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] and
[HDMI: Linked to TV-off] are set to [On]
Others
Playback does not start from the
beginning of content.
The player does not respond to any button.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more than
10 seconds until the indicators on the front
panel display turn off.
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from
beginning].
Playback does not start from the resume
point where you last stopped playing.
, The resume point may be cleared from
memory depending on the disc when
– you open the disc tray.
If the player still does not respond to any
button, disconnect then reconnect the AC
power cord.
– you disconnect the USB device.
– you play other content.
– you turn off the player.
The disc tray does not open and
“LOCKED” or “TLK ON” appears on the
front panel display.
, When “LOCKED” appears, the player is
locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold
down N on the player until “UNLOCK”
, When “TLK ON” appears, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
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Supplied accessories
• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)
• HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX58 for U.S.
models only)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Inputs and outputs
(Jack name:
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
HDMI OUT:
Notes About the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc
may cause it to malfunction.
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE OUT VIDEO:
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
LAN (100):
100BASE-TX Terminal
USB:
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the center out.
USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB
memory, memory card reader, digital still
camera, and digital video camera)
Wireless (BDP-S580/BX58 only)
Wireless LAN standard:
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency range:
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11
Modulation:
DSSS and OFDM
General
Power requirements:
120V AC, 60Hz
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available disc/lens
cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for
vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the
label before playing.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A lens cleaning disc.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
Power consumption:
BDP-S480: 20 W
BDP-S580/BX58: 22 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 mm × 199 mm × 36 mm
(17 in. × 7 4/5 in. × 1 7/16 in.)
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.):
1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)
Operating temperature:
5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity:
25 % to 80 %
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
• Do not resurface the playing side of a disc
to remove surface scratches.
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software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available.
Playable discs
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs
The playback pictures and sound may be
momentarily interrupted when the layers
switch.
Blu-ray
Disc*1
BD-ROM
BD-R*2/BD-RE*2
DVD*3
DVD-ROM
DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only)
Your player has a region code printed on the
rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region
CD*3
CD-DA (Music CD)
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW
Super Audio CD
codes or
ALL
.
*1
Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new
and evolving, some discs may not be playable
depending on the disc type and the version.
The audio output differs depending on the
source, connected output jack, and selected
audio settings.
BD-RE: Ver.2.1
BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic
pigment type BD-R (LTH type)
The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if
postscripts are recordable.
A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, refer
to the instruction manual supplied with the
recording device.
Region code
Playable types of files
*2
*3
Video
File format
Extensions
MPEG-1 Video/PS*1*2 “.mpg,” “.mpeg,”
MPEG-2 Video/PS,
TS*1*3
“.m2ts,” “.mts”
MPEG-4 AVC*1*2
“.mkv,” “.mp4,”
“.m4v,” “.m2ts,”
“.mts”
Discs that cannot be played
• BDs with cartridge
• BDXLs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD DVDs
WMV9*1*2
AVCHD*2
Xvid
“.wmv,” “.asf”
*4
• DVD Audio discs
“.avi”
• PHOTO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• Super VCDs
• Audio material side on DualDiscs
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms
to the NTSC color system).
Music
File format
Extensions
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”
Layer III)
AAC*1*2*5
WMA9 Standard*1*2*5 “.wma”
“.m4a”
Note on Discs
This product is designed to playback discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music
discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies do not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs
may not be playable by this product.
LPCM
“.wav”
Photo
File format
Extensions
JPEG
“.jpg,” “.jpeg”
*1
The player does not play coded files such as
DRM.
The player does not play this file format on a
DLNA server.
The player can only play standard definition
video on a DLNA server.
Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs
Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs
may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this player plays BDs/
DVDs according to the disc contents the
*2
*3
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*4
The player plays AVCHD format files that are
recorded on a digital video camera, etc. The
AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized.
The player does not play coded files such as
Lossless.
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.
*5
b
• Some files may not play depending on the file
format, file encoding, recording condition, or
DLNA server condition.
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.
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.
• The player can recognize the following files or
folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:
– up to folders in the 5th tree
– up to 500 files in a single tree
• The player can recognize 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
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.
• Some USB devices may not work with this
player.
Code numbers of controllable
TVs
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class
(MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an
HDD), Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class
devices and 101 keyboard (front USB jack only).
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB
memory or devices, turn the player off when
connecting or removing the USB memory or
devices.
While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the TV
manufacturer’s code using the number
buttons.
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
• The player may not play high bit rate video files
on DATA CDs smoothly. You are recommended
to play such files using DATA DVDs.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
About wireless LAN security
Hitachi
02
04
13
04
19
21
16
10
20
18
07
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.
LG/Goldstar
Mitsubishi/MGA
NEC
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
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.
RCA
Samsung
Sharp
Toshiba
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Code Language
Language code list
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1503 Singhalese;
Sinhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana;
Tswana
1535 Tonga; Tonga
islands
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
The language spellings conform to the ISO
639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
1027 Afar
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic;
Kalaallisut
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1513 Siswati; Swati 1564 Urdu
1514 Sesotho;
Sotho southern1581 Vietnamese
1572 Uzbek
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian 1300 Kannada
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1515 Sundanese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1299 Cambodian;
Khmer
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian; Lao
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian
1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani;
Dzongkha
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1703 Not specified
Parental control/area code
For details, see [Parental Control Area Code]
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
Code Area
2044, Argentina
2047, Australia
2046, Austria
2057, Belgium
2070, Brazil
2090, Chile
2092, China
2093, Colombia
2115, Denmark
2165, Finland
2174, France
2109, Germany
2200, Greece
2219, Hong Kong
2248, India
2333, Luxembourg
2363, Malaysia
2362, Mexico
2376, Netherlands
2390, New Zealand
2379, Norway
2427, Pakistan
2424, Philippines
2428, Poland
2436, Portugal
2489, Russia
2501, Singapore
2149, Spain
1358 Malese;
Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1183 Irish
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 Oromo
1408 Oriya
1186 Scots Gaelic 1417 Punjabi;
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
Panjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto; Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
2499, Sweden
2086, Switzerland
2543, Taiwan
2238, Indonesia
2239, Ireland
2254, Italy
2276, Japan
2304, Korea
2528, Thailand
2184, United
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
Kingdom
1482 Kirundi; Rundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho;
Sango
1257 Hebrew
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F
R
Index
FAVORITES 9
Region code 30
Remote 8
Resetting 25
Resetting the player 25
G
Numerics
3D 14
3D Output Setting 21
Gracenote Settings 25
H
S
HDMI 22
A
Screen Settings 21
Setup 21
HDMI: Linked to TV-off
AUDIO 8
Audio Settings 22
HOME 8
SUBTITLE 8
Home menu 21
B
System Power-Off 24
System Settings 24
BD/DVD Viewing
Settings 23
I
Internet Browser 19
IP Content Noise
Reduction 17
BD-LIVE 14
BD-R 30
BD-RE 30
Bitstream 26
Blu-ray Disc 30
BONUSVIEW 14
BRAVIA Internet Video
T
TOP MENU 8
Troubleshooting 26
TV Screen Size Setting for
3D 21
L
TV Type 21
Language Follow 24
U
BRAVIA Sync 27
M
Update 21
USB 15
MAC address 25
Music Settings 24
C
Color buttons 8
Connecting
W
WEP 31
WPA2-PSK (AES) 31
WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 31
WPA-PSK (AES) 31
WPA-PSK (TKIP) 31
N
Network Settings 25
Network Update 21
AV amplifier
(Receiver) 11
Network 12
TV 10
O
One-Touch Play 24
OPTIONS 8
OSD 24
D
Deep Color 22
Dimmer 24
P
Parental Control 23
Parental Control Settings
DISPLAY 9
Dolby Digital 23
DSD Output Mode 22
DTS 23
PARTY STREAMING
Play information 14
Playable discs 30
POP UP/MENU 8
E
Q
Quick Start Mode 24
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