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BDP-S390/BX39 4-410-138- 11 (1) Blu-ra y Disc™ / DV D P l a y e r Operating Instructions Getting Star ted Playbac k Interne t Settings and Adjustments Additional Information[...]
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2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose thi s apparatus to ra in or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qu alified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries install ed apparatus shal l not be exposed to excessi[...]
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3 television reception, whi ch can be determine d by turnin g the equipment off and on, the user is encourag ed to try to correct th e interference by one or mor e of the following m easures: – Reorient or re locate the receivi ng antenna. – Increa se the separati on between th e equipment a nd receiver. – Connect the equipment in to an outle[...]
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4 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 u s at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M 2H 3R6 Precautions This equipm ent has been teste d and found to comply with the limits set ou t in the EMC Directive [...]
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5 On replacement of parts In the eve nts that this play er is repaired, repaired pa rts may be collec ted for reuse or recycling pu rposes. On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as impr oper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector. • Carefully align the HDMI OUT ja ck on the rear of the player and the HDMI conne[...]
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6 This produc t contains techno logy subject to certain inte llectual property rights of Microsoft. Us e or distribution of this technology outside of this pr oduct is prohibited w ithout the appropriat e license(s) from Microsof t. Content owne rs use Microsoft Pla yReady™ content acc ess technology to protect their intellec tual property, inc l[...]
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7 Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precaut ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 1: Supplied Ac[...]
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8 Gracenote ® End User License Agreement This applic ation or device co ntains software from Gracenot e, Inc. of Emeryville, Calif ornia (“Gracenote ”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gra cenote Software ”) enables this applicati on to perform disc and/or file identific ation and obtai n music-relat ed informatio n, including na me, art[...]
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9 Getting Started Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls z The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference whe n operating the player. A Disc tray B Z (open/clos e) C N (play) D x (stop) E [ / 1 (on/standb y) / Power indicator Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. F (USB) jack Connect a USB device to this jack. G Rem[...]
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10 A LINE OUT (VI DEO) jack B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack C LAN (100) terminal D HDMI OUT jack E LINE OUT (R-AUD IO-L) jacks Rear panel DIGITAL OUT HDMI OUT LAN(100) LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO RL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL[...]
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11 Getting Started The available functions of the remote are different depending on the disc or the situation. z Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons ha ve a tactile do t. Use the tacti le dot as a reference when operatin g the player. The player automatically returns to standby mode If any button on the player or remote is not pressed for mo[...]
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12 OPTIONS (page 20) Displays the available options 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. < / M / m / , Moves the highlight to select a displayed item. Center button (ENTER) Enters the selected item. E . PREV/NEXT &g[...]
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13 Getting Started Step 2: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections. Select one of the following conn ection me thods according to the input jacks on your TV. Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. * See “Step 1: Su pplied Accessor ies” (page 12). b Do not conne ct [...]
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14 Select one of the following connection me thods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B , make the appropriate setting s in the [Audio Settings] setup (page 25). Connecting to yo ur AV amplifier (receiver) DIGITAL OUT HDMI OUT LAN(100) LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO RL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL t Set [BD A[...]
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15 Getting Started *1 See “Step 1 : Supplied Acces sories” (page 12). *2 Manufactur ed under license fr om Dolby Laboratori es. Dolby, Pro Lo gic, and the double-D symbol are trademar ks of Dolby Laborato ries. *3 Manufactured under license u nder U.S. Patent Nos : 5,956,674; 5,974 ,380; 6,226,616; 6 ,487,535; 7,212, 872; 7,333,929; 7 ,392,195;[...]
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16 2 Plug the player into the AC outlet. 3 Press [ / 1 to turn on the player. 4 Turn on the TV and set the input selector on your TV. This will show the signal from the player on your TV screen. 5 Perform [Easy Initial Settings]. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using < / M / m / , and ENTER on the remote. HDMI OUT LA[...]
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17 Playback Playback Playing a Disc For playable discs, see page 34. 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Playback starts. If playback does not start automatically, select in the [Vide[...]
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18 You can view 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 A Output resolution/Video frequency B Title number or name C The currently selected angle D The currently selected audio setting E Available functions ( angle, audio, sub[...]
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19 Playback 1 Connect the player to a network (page 15). 2 Press SEN button on the remote. 3 Select an Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment using < / M / m / , , and press ENTER. Video streaming control panel The control panel appears when th e video file starts playing. The displayed items may differ depending on Internet c[...]
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20 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. Control this uni t using a DLNA controller. Refer to the instructi on manual supplied with the DLNA controller. You can play music files on th[...]
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21 Playback x [Pause]: Pauses the playback. x [Top Menu]: Displays the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu. x [Menu]/[Po pup Menu]: Displays the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s menu. x [Title Search]: Se arches for a title on BD-ROMs/DVD V IDEOs and starts playback from the beginning. x [Chapter Search]: Searches for a chapter and starts playback from the[...]
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22 Internet Browsing Websites You can connect to the Internet and enjoy websites. 1 Prepare the Internet Browser. Connect the player to a network (page 15). 2 Select [Network] on the home menu using < / , . 3 Select [Internet Browser] using M / m , and press ENTER. z This browser does not support s ome websites functions, and some website s may [...]
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23 Internet Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ dependin g on the situation. x [Browser Se tup]: Displays the Internet Browser settings. – [Zoom]: Increases or decreases the size of the displayed contents. – [JavaScript Setup]: Enables or disables JavaScript. – [Cookie Setup]: Sets whe[...]
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24 Settings and Adjustments 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. [Network Update] Select [OK] to update the player’s soft[...]
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25 Settings and Adjustments x [Output Video Fo rmat] [HDMI] : Normally select [Auto]. Select [Original Resoluti on] 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. [ Video] : Automatically sets the lowest resolution. x [BD-ROM 24p Output] [Auto] : Outputs 1920[...]
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26 x [Dolby Digital / DTS] [Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. [Bitstream] : Select this when connecting an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. x [DTS Neo:6] [Cinema]/[Musi c]: Outputs the simulated multi-channel sou[...]
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27 Settings and Adjustments [Parental Control Settings] x [Password] Sets or changes the password for the Parental Control f unction. 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. x [Parental Co[...]
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28 x [Quick Start Mo de] [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. x [Screen Saver] [On] :[...]
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29 Settings and Adjustments [Renderer Name]: Displays the player’s name as it is listed on other DLNA products on the network. x [Renderer Access Control] 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] : Star ts a PARTY or joins an existing PART[...]
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30 Additional Information 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. There is no picture or the picture is not output co rrectly. , Check that all the con[...]
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31 Additional Information , The device connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format of the player. Check the audio settings (page 25). 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] se[...]
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32 You cannot connect the player to the wireless LAN router. , Check if the wireless LAN router is on. , Depending on the su rrounding 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 an d the wireless LAN[...]
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33 Additional Information The System Power-O ff function does not work (BRAVIA Sync). , Check that [Co ntrol for HDMI] and [HDMI: Linked to TV-off] are set to [On] (page 2 7). Playback does not start from the beginning of content. , Press OPTIONS, and select [Play fr om beginning]. Playback does not start from the resume point where you last stoppe[...]
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34 General Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 11 W Dimensions (approx.) ( w/d/h): 320 × 194 × 43 (mm) (12 5 / 8 × 7 3 / 4 × 1 3 / 4 (in .)) Mass (approx.): 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz) Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Supplied accessories See page 12. Specifications and design[...]
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35 Additional Information 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 codes or . Video Music Photo *1 The player does not play coded files suc h as DRM. *2 The player d oes not play this file format on a DLNA server. *3 The play[...]
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36 • To avoid dat a corruption or d amage to the USB memory or devices, turn off t he player when connec ting or removing t he USB memory or devices. • The player m ay not play high bit rate video files on DATA CDs smooth ly. You are recommended to play such files us ing DATA DVDs. Since communication via th e wireless LAN function is establish[...]
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37 Additional Information While holding down -TV- [ / 1 , enter the TV manufacturer’s code using the number buttons. If more than one cod e number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] (page 26). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F[...]
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38 For details, see [Parental Con trol Area Code] (page 27). 1357 Malay 1358 Malese; Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi; Panjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto- Romance 1482 Kirundi; Rundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kiny[...]
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The software of this player may be updated in the future. For information about any available updates and the latest Operating In structions, please visit the follo wing website: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-410-138- 11 (1)[...]