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Getting S

tarted

Connecting to an AV amplifier

(receiver) with a digital input jack and
6 speakers

If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function
on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using

. You can enjoy a more realistic audio presence.

Connecting to an AV amplifier

(receiver) with an HDMI input jack and
8 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) accepts 8ch Linear PCM input
with an HDMI connection, you can enjoy the surround sound
using .

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI
OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

AC IN

D-2

HDMI

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL
or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

Optical digital cord
(not supplied)

to coaxial or optical
digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Front (L)

Front (R)

Center

AV amplifier
(receiver) having a
decoder

: Signal flow

to HDMI OUT

HDMI cord
(not supplied)

to HDMI input

Blu-ray Disc player

Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.

D-2

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI
OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

AC IN

D-3

HDMI

OUT

[Speakers]

Rear1 (L)

Rear1 (R)

Rear2 (L)

Front (L)

Front (R)

Center

AV amplifier
(receiver) with 8ch
outputs

to HDMI OUT

HDMI cord
(not supplied)

to HDMI input

Blu-ray Disc player

Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.

Note

Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear
PCM signals. See also the operating instructions supplied with the
connected AV amplifier (receiver).

Rear2 (R)

Subwoofer

D-3

Step 4: Connecting the
Power Cord

After all of the other connections are complete, connect the
supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the player. Then
plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet.

Step 5: Preparing the
Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two
Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the

and

ends on the

batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player

(page 58)

AC IN

to AC outlet

to AC IN

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly

when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or a lighting

apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the

batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Getting S

tarted

If you want to control your TV with the
supplied remote

You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of
your Sony TV with the supplied remote.

To control other TVs with the remote

You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of non-
Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate
manufacturer’s code.

While holding down TV

[

, press the number

buttons to select your TV manufacturer’s code
(see the table below).

Release TV

[

◆

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at
a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

◆

To return the remote to its default settings

Remove the batteries from the remote.

Re-insert the batteries while pressing down 1, 2,
and 3 of the number buttons.

Wait for a few seconds.

Note

Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your
TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.

By pressing

You can

[

Turn the TV on or off.

VOL +/–

Adjust the volume of the TV.

TV/VIDEO

Switch the TV’s input source between the
TV and other input sources.

CH +/–

Select the channel up and down.

MUTING

Mute the sound (for Sony TV only).

DISPLAY

OPEN/
CLOSE

DIMMER

CLEAR

TV/VIDEO

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

VIDEO

FORMAT

RED

GREEN

BLUE YELLOW

TOP

SYSTEM
MENU

Number
buttons

TV/VIDEO

Manufacturer

Code number

Sony 01

(default)

Daewoo

22, 04

03, 17, 04

13, 04

04, 12

Philips 08, 21

RCA 10, 04

04, 12, 20

05, 18

Step 6: Easy Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic
adjustments for using the player. If you do not complete Easy
Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your player.
Make the settings below in the following order.

Turn on the TV.

Press

[

to turn on the player.

The player turns on after a moment.

Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the player appears on your
TV screen.

If the display for OSD language selection does not
appear, select “Start” of “Easy Setup” in “Options”
Setup

(page 52)

Select the OSD language you want to display,
and press ENTER.

This will determine the Audio, Subtitle and BD/
DVD menu languages as well.

Select “Start,” and press ENTER to start
“Easy Setup.”

◆

If the above display does not appear

Go to step 6. This display appears only when the player is turned
on for the first time.

Select the video output format for the
connected TV, and press ENTER.

For details about the video output, see

page 46

◆

When using the HDMI OUT jack

Select from “Auto,” “480i,” “480p,” “720p,”
“1080i,” “1080p,” or “Source Direct,” then go to
step 8. “TV Type” in step 7 will be set to “16:9”
(wide screen).

◆

When using the jacks other than the HDMI OUT
jack

Select from “S-Video/Video only,” “480i,”
“480p,” “720p,” “1080i” or “Don’t Know.” If
you select “720p” or “1080i,” go to step 8. “TV
Type” in step 7 will be set to “16:9” (wide
screen).

When turned on for the first time

Wait about 90 seconds before the player turns on and starts
Easy Setup. The start-up time will be much shorter once Easy
Setup is completed.

OPEN/
CLOSE

DIMMER

CLEAR

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SLOW/STEP

VIDEO