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1 3-098-099-11(1)3-098-099-11 (1) Printed in Japan 2 WARNING3 PrecautionsOn cleaningNotes about using the supplied cleaning cloth On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners On replacement of parts IMPORTANT NOTICE About the glass parts on the unit 4 Notes On Disc HandlingNotes about discs About recording and playback 5 Notes About This Server6 Table of ContentsEditing Video Title Information for the HDD DATA disc Searching for Disc Information Editing Video Titles Editing Photo Album Information Editing Photo Files Editing Audio Album Information Editing Audio Track Information Editing Audio Files Entering Characters 7 Copying to BD/DVDChecking Disc Information Copying Videos About Recording Modes Notes and Restrictions on Importing Copying Copying Photos Various ConnectionsConnecting a TV (or monitor) Connecting an AV Amplifier Changing the Server SettingsDisplaying the Server Settings icon Call Guide Messages Disc Manager Import Settings Video Settings Audio Settings Photo Settings System Settings BD/DVD Viewing Settings Date and Time Settings Network Settings Easy Setup Resetting Other Remote UsesOperating Other Devices The Remote Learning Operations Saving Frequent Procedures Additional InformationBasic Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Self-Diagnostic Function About Software Updates Glossary Specifications About Trademarks and Copyrights About i.LINK About All Media Guide TV Display Viewing Options About Removable Media and Recording Modes Language Code List Index 8 Home Menu OverviewHDV/DV Import (page 39) Import Disc to HDD Copy HDD to Disc 9 VideoExternal InputsLine Personal Video (page 54) BD/DVD Movies (page 54) HDV x-PictStory (page 66) Basic button operations HOME button JoystickEnters the Home Menu Moves the highlight to select and enter an item displayed on the screen RETURN button OPTIONS buttonReturns to the previous Displays optional functions display when available See page 15 for explanations about the other buttons page 10 Main Features200 discs BD/DVD/CD changer x-Application Easy disc copy to BD New Experience GUI “XMB” Music in multiple rooms HDMI digital interface HDMI Control (‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync) 500 GB hard disk driveA 500 GB hard disk drive lets you store up to 137 hours of video*2, 2,000 CDs, or 20,000 pictures 11 About This Manual12 Index to Parts and Controlsqj qk ql 0 qa 13 Front panel14 Top panel display/front panel displayThe top and front panel displays are identical and show the same contents APlayback status (Play/Pause) BCopy indicator–Lights up while copying to a disc CLine–Lights up when the source is the input from the LINE IN jacks DDisc–Lights up when the source is a disc EHDV/DV–Lights up when the source is the input from the HDV/DV IN jack FMemory card–Lights up when the source is a memory card GImport indicator–Lights up while importing to the HDD HNetwork connection indicator–Lights up when network communication is occurring IMain display Rear panelBCONTROL S IN/IR IN jack (104) CDIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) jacks (106) DHDMI OUT jack (102) ELINE IN 1 (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO, S VIDEO) jacks (40) FCable clamps GAC IN terminal (27) HVentilation holes–Do not block the ventilation holes, which will cause a malfunction IScrew bolt for tip-overprevention (23) JLAN terminal (26) KAUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (103) LCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks (103) MLINE OUT (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO, S VIDEO) jacks (104, 106) 15 <,Mm/ : CH (channel) +/–*buttons / : VOL (volume) +/– buttons : MUTING button 16 HFor video title optionsMARK/ ERASE: CHAPTER MARK (MARK/ERASE) buttons IMPORT : IMPORT button (40, 42) : AUDIO button : SUBTITLE button : ANGLE button : TIME button 18 Getting StartedStep-by-step Instructions Step 1: Unpacking • Step 2: Checking the Accessories • Step 3: Installing Tip-OverPrevention • Step 4: Connecting to the TV (or monitor) • Step 5: Connecting to the Network • Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord • Step 7: Preparing the Remote • Step 8: Making the Initial Settings Turning off the Power Step-by-stepInstructions 19 Step 1: Unpacking20 dRemove the lock stickCClose the three holes (including the holes in step 3) with the supplied dust-tightsealsThe dust-tightseals are included in the accessory box ePlace the unit upright fRemove the palletA Remove the cushioning from the top of the unit BRemove the pallet while another person is holding up the unit gRemove the cover sheet, and place the unitA Remove the white cover sheet B Move the unit to the place of installation C Insert the panel’s projecting tabs on the bottom edge into the three slots on the unit 21 hAttach the glass panelsA Check the orientation indicated on the glass panels 1Getting Started 22 Step 2: Checking the Accessories23 Step 3: Installing Tip-OverPreventionStep 4: Connecting to the TV (or monitor) 26 Step 5: Connecting to theNetwork 27 Step 6: Connecting the Power CordStep 7: Preparing the Remote 28 Step 8: Making the Initial Settings29 iSelect [Close] and press ENTERkSelect [Finish] and press ENTERzHints•You can re-runEasy Setup by selecting [Settings] – [Easy Setup] (page 123) Setting the server to Eco mode aPress HOME to turn on the Home Menu bSelect [Settings] to display the icons cSelect [System Settings] and press ENTER dSelect [Standby Mode] and press ENTER eSelect [Eco] and press ENTER 30 Turning off the Power32 Insertingand Memory CardsInserting DiscsInserting Discs •Managing Server Content With the Disc Information Managing Server Content With the Disc Information Display Managing Discs Inserting Memory Cards 33 Managing Server ContentWith the Disc Information DisplayShows if the disc contains folders (BD-RE, BD-Ronly) IDisc settings ◆Example: Display for a DVD-RW DRec Date ERecordable Time• Possible continuous recording time FFormatFormat: Indicates the recording format (VR or Video mode) for DVD-RWand DVD-R GDisc settingsSelectable items vary depending on the disc type. See pages 35 for details •Name Input •Protect (write-protect) •Finalize •DVD Menu (DVD only) •Format HRemaining 34 Labeling a discName or rename the disc using the Disc Information display aOn the Disc Information display, select [Name Input] and press ENTERThe on-screenkeyboard appears bAfter entering the disc name, select [Finish] and press ENTERSee page 90 for character input Protecting a discProtect important discs against accidental erasure and alteration aOn the Disc Information display, select [Protect] and press ENTERThe protection display appears bSelect [On] and press ENTER Locking a BD-RE/BD-RSet a password to control playback of recordable BDs aOn the Disc Information display, select [Lock] and press ENTER bSelect [Yes] and press ENTERThe password display appears cEnter a password using the number buttons, select [OK], and press ENTERTo unlock, repeat the steps and select [Yes] in step 35 Managing Discs36 Inserting Memory Cards • Checking the HDD Information Importing Videos Importing Photos Importing Music • Transferring Music Files From PCs 38 Checking the HDD39 Importing VideosPUSH OPEN◆To record from the HDV1080i/DV IN jack–DV format –HDV format (1080i) You can edit the content after importing videos to the HDD (page 79) 40 To import using the IMPORT button on the top panel (One-TouchImport)1 Insert an HDV/DV format tape to the camcorder 3 Touch IMPORTYou can use the remote's IMPORT button instead –Recording signals in [HDV/DV import Settings] ([HDV] or [DV]) Recording mode for DV signals ([XR], [SR], [LR], or [ER]). See page –For details about Playlist creation and Playlist titles, see page To import from a camcorder using the Home Menu2 On the server’s remote, press HOME to turn on the Home Menu 3 Select to display the icons 4 Select (HDV/DV Import) and press SettingsHDV/DV [DV] will be automatically selected when a DV device is connected. If you connect an HDV device, manually select [HDV] or [DV] according to the signal to import • HDV: Select this when recording signals recorded in HD quality • DV: Select this when importing conventional DV signals to HDD Rec Mode Select from [XR], [SR], [LR], [ER]. This setting is fixed to DR when importing from HDV devices See page 150 for recording modes Audio Settings Select the audio input setting and press (for DV only) ENTER. The default setting is [Stereo 1] • [Stereo 1]: Records the audio signals that are originally recorded Select this for DV tapes • [Mix]: Record both Stereo 1 and [Stereo 2]: Records only the audio added after the shooting Select [Mix] or [Stereo 2] only when you added audio after the shooting Playlist Settings Select if you want to make a Playlist title for each recording date 6 Select [Start] and press ENTER ◆How a title is divided into chaptersWhen recording from HDV/DV tape to the HDD, each shooting becomes one chapter Or, chapters are made as set in [Auto Chapter Mark] (page 111) ◆To stop importing Importing videos from external devicesImporting videos from HDV/DV camcorders (page 39) 41 Group names for imported video titles42 Importing PhotosImporting all content from memory cards (One-TouchImport) 43 dSelect or a folder to import and pressOPTIONS eSelect [Import] and press ENTER fSelect [Yes] and press ENTERIf you do not want to auto-groupphotos, select [No] gOn the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER Importing a photo dSelect or a folder and press ENTER eSelect a photo to import and press fSelect [Import] and press ENTER gOn the confirmation screen, select [OK] and press ENTERTo import to a new album, select [New Album] hSelect the destination album and press Importing multiple photos e Press OPTIONS fSelect [Still Pictures] – [Import Multiple] and press ENTERThe file selection display appears gSelect photos to import and press ENTERTo cancel all selections, select [Clear All] hSelect [OK] and press ENTER iSelect a setting in [Auto-Groupto Albums] and press ENTER jSelect [Yes] and press ENTER kSelect the destination album and press About DCF Notes about photo filesphotos (files). Since it is not a malfunction, do not turn off the power while: –displaying thumbnails –playing a slideshow 44 Supported discs and photos• The server plays JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format •Thumbnails may appear slowly if the file size is large •The following files appear on the photo list display but cannot be played or imported to the HDD –JPEG files whose size is 4,097 x 6,145 dots or more –JPEG files whose size is 15 dots or less –Progressive JPEG files • Files will not be displayed on the photo list nor played –BD-REs/BD-Rsrecorded in a format other than UDF • Discs may not play depending on their condition Notes about photo import to the HDD Location of files and folders Notes on importing files and folders from discs and memory cards•Folders saved on the 4th layer will not be displayed When naming files and folders•Names of albums and photos saved on the HDD can be no more than 16 characters 45 Importing MusicImporting audio tracks from music CDs 3 Select (Music) and press ENTER. 4 Select and press ENTER 5 Select a track and press OPTIONS 6 Select [Track Import] and press ENTER 46 Importing audio files from data discsTo import a folderPress HOME to turn on the Home Menu Select to display the icons (Music) and press ENTER and press ENTER Select a folder to import and press OPTIONS 6 Select [Folder Import] and press ENTER 47 Notes and restrictions for music import•Content information may not be retrieved from MP3 files –LPCM: Quantization bit rate: 16 bit Channel: Stereo (2ch) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz –MP3: Bit rate*: 96/128/160/192/256 kbps •Files that you can import from data discs should be in the following formats: Playback time: 75 minutes 30 seconds (max) –MP3: Extension: .mp3 Supported codec: MPEG-1Audio Layer Channel: Monaural (1ch)/Stereo (2ch) Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/ 320 kbps Playback time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (max) •The following restrictions apply for data disc import: – Tracks on the 5th layer or under are not importable toImporting 48 About file information retrievalMusic CDs MP3 Files WAV Files Track names Album names Artist names for tracks and albums Genre Track number Release date Making preparations 49 Transferring Music Files From PCs50 To register the server manually1 On the File menu, click [Select Server]The pop-upwindow appears with the list of servers 2 Select a server as the destination and click [OK] ◆When using multiple servers 1 Select a server as the destination 2 Click [OK] Using “Music Transfer” Guide to the main windowThe software uses a music file database as shown in the following main window A B C AMenu bar File Edit View Operations Tools Help BSync Folder button CTransfer button/Server information DMusic List All Available Excluded Transferred ◆About the tabs and displayed contentsEach tab sheet displays the file information under the same header ◆Additional right-clickoptions Select a file by clicking the check box Right-clickto display additional options 51 HDDSelect Selects a track for transfer Clear Cancels the track selected for transfer be used as a shortcut Cancels all the current selections Erases the file from the database (original data remains on the PC). You can use DELETE as the shortcut key To register music files–Setting a specific folder as the regular source to sync with –Searching for a folder or file ◆Supported file formats–AAC, WMA, and ATRAC files are converted only to MP3 –MP3 files are transferred without being converted The server supports the following LPCM and MP3 format files: • LPCM –Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz –Content audio channel modes: Stereo (2ch) –Quantization: 16 bit • MP3 –Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz –Content audio channel modes: Stereo (2ch), Mono (1ch) –Encoding types: Constant Bit Rate (CBR), Variable Bit Rate (VBR) 52 To set the source folder1 In the pop-upwindow, check the default folderIf the •Proceed to step 4 when using the default folder 2 Erase the current folder setting by clicking [Delete] 3 Click [Add] and select a folderAlso, check if other file search settings are appropriate 4 Click [Start Synching Now] (checked by default) 5 Click [OK] When you want to sync the database with the source folderClicking the [Sync Folder] button on the main window is the simplest way 1 On the “File” menu, click [Sync Settings] 2 In the pop-upwindow, check if the other file search settings are appropriateChange the folder if necessary 3 Click [OK] on the pop-upwindow To search for a folder1 On the “File” menu, click [Folder Sync] 2 Select a folder whose contents you want to register and click [OK].m4p), or ATRAC (.oma, .omg) files, and register them to the database To erase files from the database1 Click the files to erase in the main windowTo select multiple files, click files while pressing SHIFT 2 On the “Edit” menu, click [Erase]•You can select [Erase], [Select All], [Clear All] by right-clicking •To cancel all registrations, click [Initialize Database] on the “Tools” menu To transfer music files2 Click the [Transfer] button, or click [Transfer] on the “Operations” menu 53 To change the transfer method1 On the “Tools” menu, click [Options] 2 Select the format for WAV files, from LPCM or MP3 3 Select the bit rate for MP3 files Note about non-transferablefilesMessages MeaningsContent Error Indicates one of the following. 1) The file is broken, 2) not recorded in a supported format, 3) format conversion failed, or 4) playback time exceeded the limit (75 min 30 sec for WAV, 2hrs 30 min for other formats), 5) the file name is too long Missing Music The data is no longer found on the registered path Transfer Error Transfer failed due to an error that occurred during transfer. The file itself may be transferable if you try again Incorrect Setting Indicates that the WAV to LPCM conversion has failed. The file may be transferable if you convert the WAV file to MP3. See “Supported file formats” MP3. See 54 Photosand MusicWatching BD/DVD VideosWatching BD/DVD Videos • Watching Videos on the HDD • Various Video Playback Operations • Adjusting Pictures and Sound for Videos • Viewing Photos Recorded on the HDD •Viewing Photos Recorded on the Removable Viewing Photos Recorded on the Removable Media • Various Photo Playback Operations “x-ScrapBook” “x-Pict Story HD” Playing a Slideshow •Playing Music CDs, DATA BDs, DATA DVDs, and Playing Music CDs, DATA BDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs • Playing Music Stored on the HDD • Various Music Playback Operations • Playing Music in Other Rooms •Playing the Same Music on All Client Devices Playing the Same Music on All Client Devices (“PARTY MODE”) 55 About the disc listings for BD-ROMsand DVD- ROMsATitle names BNames of directors and casts D:Director name C:Cast name To use the BD’s or DVD’s menu◆About Top Menu ◆About pop-upmenus To play a locked BD-REor BD-R Available OPTIONS◆Available OPTIONS when selecting BD content ◆Available OPTIONS when selecting DVD content ◆Available OPTIONS during playback 56 Watching Videos on theHDD 58 Various Video PlaybackOperations59 Adjusting Pictures and Sound for VideosAdjusting the picture quality bSelect [A/V Settings] – [Picture Settings] and press ENTERThe following items appear FNR*1 Reduces noises appearing in the picture BNR*1*3 Adjust the signals to reduce mosaic-like MNR block noises and minor noises around the picture outlines (mosquito noises) Sharpness Sharpens the picture outlines A/V Sync Adjusts the gap between picture and sound, by delaying the sound output in seconds) Adjust Picture*3 Adjusts each of the following picture elements: Select an item and press ENTER • Contrast: Changes the contrast • Brightness: Changes the overall brightness • Chroma: Makes deep colors deeper, or light colors lighter • Hue: Changes overall color balance *3 Effective for the video title currently being played cSelect a setting and press ENTERYou can return these settings to the defaults by selecting [Reset] dSelect or adjust the settings and press Adjusting the audio quality (Audio Filter)This function does not work for digital audio signals output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks a When playing a video title or viewing anexternal video input picture, press OPTIONS to turn on the Options menu b Select [A/V Settings] – [Audio Filter] and press ENTER cSelect an Audio Filter setting and press About audio output when playing BD-ROMsThe server outputs Dolby*1 Digital signals when Dolby True HD or Dolby Digital Plus is selected, and DTS*2 signals when DTS-HDis selected Adjusting audio input signals aWhen viewing external input picture, press bSelect [A/V Settings] - [Audio Input Settings] and press ENTERLINE 1 Level Adjust Adjusts audio input level for LINE IN jacks LINE 2 Level Adjust cSelect [LINE 1 Level Adjust] or [LINE 2 Level Adjust] and press ENTER 60 Viewing Photos Recorded on the HDD63 Various Photo Playback Operations 64 Using “x-ScrapBook”◆Available OPTIONS while selecting x-ScrapBook 65 Adding video titles to the “xScrapBook” album dSelect an album to edit and press OPTIONS eSelect [Edit] and press ENTER fSelect [Add Video] and press ENTER gSelect a video title to add and press ENTER hWhen you finish selecting, select [OK] and press ENTER iSelect [Yes] and press ENTER To delete video titles from the album1 After step 5, select [Remove Video] and press 2 Select video titles to delete and press ENTER 3 When you finish selecting, select [OK] and press 4 Select [Yes] and press ENTER Changing the design theme fSelect [Change Theme] and press ENTER Select an album to make an Story” file from, and press ENTERThe music selection display appears 66 Using“x-Pict Story HD”X-Pict Story HD is creating original personal movies from photo with sophisticated face-recognition technology and syncs transitions with music selected by CDs You can enjoy the created (page 79) , or added to a “x-ScrapBook” album For details about SD and HD picture quality, see Select (Create x-Pict Story HD) and press ENTERThe photo album selection display appears To enlarge, press YELLOW gSelect the desired theme you and press Notes on “x-ScrapBook”•When you edit an album, the previous playback point will not be retained •You cannot add the same video title to an album multiple times When selecting from the preset music or tracks previously imported, go to step 67 fSelect a source disc and press ENTERThe track selection display appears gSelect a track to import and press ENTERThe music is played during import hSelect a track for music and press ENTERThe theme selection display appears [Use Entire Track]: Plays the entire audio track [Use All Photos]: Plays all photo files. Note that: Not all photos in the selected folder appear in the created iSelect a design theme and press ENTERThe created “x-PictStory” file plays for preview jPress ENTER or Videos, EnjoyingThe confirmation screen appears If you do not want to include the time display in the “x-PictStory” file, press HOME and select [Settings] kSelect if you want to make a video title from the “x-PictStory” fileYou can make a video title later even if you select [No] (page 68) “Entering Characters” (page 90) 68 lSelect [Start] and press ENTERTo play the “x-PictStory” fileSelect the Select the “x-PictStory” file you want to play and press ENTER To make a video title from the“x-PictStory” file3 Select and press ENTER 5 Select [Convert to Video Title] – [Start] and press To erase an “x-PictStory” file4 Select the “x-PictStory” file you want to erase, and press OPTIONS 5 Select [Erase] and press ENTER 6 On the confirmation display, select [Yes] and press ENTER Notes on “x-PictStory HD”When an •“x-PictStory” files may be copied only partially depending on the CD When playing the “x-PictStory” file–HDV/DV devices –HDMI devices When making a video title out of a “x-PictStory” file•The remote does not work during conversion •The created “x-PictStory” files will not be played or saved in the following case: – When importing data to the HDD 69 Playing Music CDs, DATA BDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDsPlaying a Slideshow 70 Playing Music Stored on the HDD71 cSelect a and press H•To select a track to play, select the folder and press ENTER Then, select a track and press ENTER Playing newly registered music stored on the HDD cSelect the [Newly Registered] folder and press HRe-ordersthe HDD content • By Album • By Genre • By Artist Re-ordersthe music folders in the HDD • Artist (A to Z) • Artist (Z to A) • Album (A to Z) • Album (Z to A) Play All Plays all tracks in the HDD repeatedly and randomly Repeat Displays options for Repeat Play • Track • Off Shuffle Displays options for Shuffle Play • On PARTY MODE Enters “PARTY MODE” setting display (page 75) Erases the folder Re-ordersthe track • Track (A to Z) • Track Number Erase Multiple Allows you to erase one or more tracks at andone time Plays the track from beginning Displays the track information Erases a track Displays the details about the track 3 Select the HDD music folder 4 Press YELLOW repeatedlyThe view of the listings changes with each press as follows: – Album 72 –Genre–Artist 73 Various Music Playback Operations74 Playing Music in Other Rooms 76 OrganizingContent77 Editing Video TitleInformation for the HDD DATA disc 78 Searching for Disc79 Editing Video Titles80 Erasing titlesbSelect to display the icons thumbnails of video titlesWhen editing disc content, select the DISC icon and press ENTER cSelect a folder and press ENTER dSelect a title and press OPTIONS eSelect [Function/Edit] and press ENTER fSelect [Erase Titles] and press ENTERThe display for selecting the titles appears gSelect titles to erase and press ENTER◆If the title is protectedThe display asks for confirmation. Select [Protection Cancel] and press ENTER ◆If the title is referred to by a Playlist hRepeat step 7 to select all titles you want to erase jOn the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER To protect titles against erasure 81 Erasing/editing sections of a titlePlayback will be more fun after erasing unwanted scenes You can apply the following edits to multiple titles: –EraseTitles –CreatePlaylist –CombineTitles to the selected title: –SetChapter Marks –EraseChapter –EditChapter –A-BErase –DivideTitle page To erase by chapter1 Select [Edit] in step 4 and press ENTER 2 Select [Erase Chapter] and press ENTERThe display for selecting chapters appears 3 Select a chapter to erase and press ENTER 4 Select [OK] and press ENTEROn the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press To erase by manual selection (A-BErase)2 Select [A-BErase] and press ENTERThe manual selection display appears. The title plays in the background Press m or M to move forward or backwards 4 At the end of the section, select [Set Point B] and Content5 Select [OK] and press ENTER 6 On the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press 7 Select [Finish] and press ENTER To edit chapters (combine, divide, or multi- erase)2 Select [Edit Chapter] and press ENTER 3 Select a chapter to edit and press ENTER 4 Select from the following edits and press ENTERDivide Divides the chapter by setting a chapter mark Select the chapter thumbnail to play the picture in the background. Press m/M to reach the desired point and press ENTER Combine Erases the chapter mark and combine the chapter with the previous chapter Erases multiple chapters selected in step Select [OK] on the confirmation screen Note that the chapters, not the chapter marks will be erased 5 Select [Finish] and press ENTER•Up to 98 chapter marks can be added to a title •Chapter erase may not work if the chapter is too short •Chapter marks cannot be added or deleted during Chase Play 82 To divide a title into chapters at fixed intervalsYou can insert chapter marks either at 6- or 15-minuteintervals 3 Select the interval from [6min Interval] or [15min Interval] and press ENTERTo clear existing chapter marks, select [Erase All] (page 111) Dividing a titleYou can divide the original titles and playlist titles recorded on HDD fSelect [Divide Title] and press ENTERThe divide point display appears. To go forward or backwards, press m or M gWhen you reach the divide point, select [OK] and press ENTER hOn the confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTER iSelect if you want to rename the divided titles 83 Combining titlesfSelect [Combine Titles] and press ENTER gSelect a title to combine and press ENTER hRepeat step 7 to select all titles you want to combine in the desired orderTitles are numbered in the selected order. To cancel, press ENTER again jSelect a title name and press ENTERTo enter a new name, select [Input] To combine other titles, select [Change Title] Compiling favorite scenes into a single Playlist title c Select a folder or a disc type and press d Select a title and press OPTIONS e Select [Function/Edit] and press ENTER f Select [Create Playlist] and press ENTERIf a scene list is previously saved on the HDD, the confirmation screen appears gSelect a title to add to the Playlist title and press ENTERThe scene selection display appears. The title plays in the background hAt the start of the section you want to add, select [Set IN] and press ENTER iAt the end of the section, select [Set OUT] and press ENTER 84 Editing Photo Album Information86 Editing Photo FilesCapturing photos from personal video 87 Editing Audio Album90 Editing Audio FilesEntering CharactersSelect [Word List] and press ENTER 2 Select [S] and press ENTER 3 Select [Lower Case] and press ENTER 4 Select [e] and press ENTER 5 Select [a] and press ENTERTo register the word to the word list, select [Register Word] 6 Select [Finish] and press ENTER 91 Example: To enter “Sea” with the other buttons1 Press INPUT to turn on the upper case keyboard 2 Press “7” four times to select [S] 3 Press INPUT to switch to the lower case keyboard 4 Press “3” twice to select [e] 5 Press “2” once to select [a] 6 With the Joystick, select [Finish] and press Example: To enter “Sea” from the registered word list2 Select a word and press ENTER to return to the keyboard display 3 Select [Finish] and press ENTER Checking Disc Information Copying Videos About Recording Modes •Notes and Restrictions on Importing/Copying Copying Photos 92 Checking Disc Information93 Copying Videos94 Copying videos to BD/DVDcSelect (Copy HDD to Disc) and press dSelect a destination disc and press ENTER eSelect video titles to copy and press ENTER (30 titles maximum)When using other discs, go to step fOn the confirmation screen, select [Yes] for finalizing and press ENTERThe wall paper selection display appears. To zoom the wall paper, press YELLOW gSelect a wallpaper and press ENTER hSelect [Start] and press ENTER•To check progress, press HOME, select and press ENTER •Copying will continue if the server is turned off •High-speedcopy is possible only when the destination is a BD-REor BD-R About the video copy displayATotal data size of videos BDirection of copy CRemaining capacity of destination media DTitle typeNEW: Indicates the video has not been played ORG : Original title PL : Playlist title HDV: Titles recorded on HDV devices DV: Titles recorded on DV devices EAvailable operations[Start]: Starts copying [Finish]: Turns off the video copy display [Settings]: Allows for detailed settings for each video [Clear All]: Cancels all video selections for copy [Disc Name]: Displays an on-screenkeyboard for disc name input [Change Disc]: Select this when changing the destination disc 95 Closing a BDFinalizing a DVD dSelect a BD disc and press OPTIONS fSelect [BD Close] and press ENTER 96 About Recording Modes◆Available settings in Detail Settings display of Title Importing/CopyingYou can set the following settings. Select an item and press Items 97 To change the recording mode per title1 Select [Settings] from Title Importing/Copying display and press ENTER 2 Select the title and press ENTER 3 Select the recording modeSelect the recording mode from High-Speed*/XR SR/LR/ER. When copying from HDD to a DVD select from XP/SP/LP/EP 4 Select [Set] and press ENTER BD/DVD 5 Select [Start] and press ENTER To stop the importing/copying partwaySelect (HDD t DISC copying) or (DISC t Available OPTIONS in Detailed Settings displayAvailable options differ depending on the situation 98 Notes and Restrictions on Importing/Copying99 Copying PhotosCopying “x-ScrapBook”albums to BD • Connecting a TV (or monitor) • Connecting an AV Amplifier 100 Connecting a TV (or monitor)108 • Displaying the Server Settings iconCall Guide Messages Disc Manager Import Settings Video Settings Audio Settings Photo Settings System Settings BD/DVD Viewing Settings Date and Time Settings Network Settings Easy Setup Resetting List of settings category icons Icon Explanation 109 Settings Server the Changing110 Call GuideMessages Disc Manager 111 Import Settings112 Video SettingsBlack Level (VIDEO OUT)– Sets the black level setting for video signals output from the VIDEO OUT jacks Black Level (COMPONENT OUT)output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Pause Mode– Sets the picture mode for DVD playback pause status. For BD-ROMsor discs Framecontaining AVCHD files, [Auto] will be – Displays static pictures at high resolution automatically selected 113 To set the output resolutionWhen the COMPONENT setting is prioritizedOutput Resolution Component Resolution The same resolution as for 1080i (When playing a DVD Video: 480p) 720p (When playing a DVD Video: 480p) When the HDMI setting is prioritizedHDMI Resolution acceptable for your TV (When playing a DVD Video: Not selected) 1080i (When playing a DVD Video: 720p (When playing a DVD Video: 114 Audio Settings115 Photo Settings116 System Settings117 Set Password1 Enter the password you want to set – Set or change the password for the "parental 2 Select [OK] and press ENTER control" function. A password allows you to To change the password set a restriction on BD-ROM/DVDVIDEO playback. If necessary, you can differentiate Before step 1, enter the current password and then a new password the restriction levels for BD-ROMand DVD VIDEO All Media Guide Settings Agree– Select whether to access the All Media Guide (AMG) database via the Internet to search for later browsing on the [Disc Manager] display disc information each time you register a BD- Decline ROM, DVD VIDEO, or CD to the server Device Information– Displays the server software version information and the MAC address HDD Initialization 118 BD/DVD Menu Language– Select the default menu language for BD The default setting is [English] ROMs/DVD VIDEOs Audio Languagethe code for your language by referring to “Language Code List” (page 153) – Select the default track language for BD The default setting is [Original] Subtitle Language–Select the default subtitle language for BD- ROMs/DVD VIDEOs The default setting is [Audio Language] DVD Parental Control–This function limits playback of DVD VIDEOs 1Enter the password, select [OK], and press ENTER 2Select a level and press ENTER The default setting is [No Restriction] BD Parental Control– This function limits playback of BD-ROMs If no password has been set, the [BD Parental Control] display appears instead 2Select the age restriction and press ENTER DVD Wide Mode– Select the display configuration for a 16:9 – Displays a wide picture with black bands at the top and bottom DVD picture on a 4:3 screen TV(selectable when [Video Output Aspect Ratio] in [Video Settings] is set to [4:3] (page 112)) Pan & Scan– Displays the full-heightpicture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides Audio DRC Wide Range 119 the Changing– Sets the downmix method for Dolby Digital DVDs that have rear speaker multi channels connecting an audio device that supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) Normal Settings ServerBD Digital Audio Output Direct–Outputs the original audio bit stream –Outputs Dolby Digital or DTS signals mixed with interactive audio 120 Date and Time Settings121 Network Settings122 Music Server SettingsMusic Server FunctionTurns on or off the server function 1Select [Music Server Function] and press ENTER 2Select [On] and press ENTER [Off] stops the server function entirely Server Name1Select [Server Name] and press ENTER 2Enter a name using the on-screenkeyboard Client Registration1Select [Client Registration] and press ENTER 2Select an item and press ENTER •Auto •ManualAllows for manual registration Registered Device List1 Select [Registered Device List] and press ENTER –If your device does not appear on the list, see [Unregistered Device List] Unregistered Device List1Select [Unregistered Device List] and press ENTER 2Select the device you want to check. The device information appears 123 Easy Setup124 Resetting126 Operating Other Devices(page 127) 127 aWhile holding down RM SETUP, press AV\/1 The RM SETUP button flashes Both the RM SETUP button and the device selection button flash cEnter the three-digitmanufacturer code using the number buttons (page 127)For example, to enter 901, enter “9,” “0,” “1.” dPress ENTERThe RM SETUP button flashes twice and turns off Operating registered devicesThe button lights up and remains lit for about 30 seconds Manufacturer code lists◆Default SettingsThe following codes are set to the device selection buttons by default Button ◆For AV amplifiers Manufacturer Code ◆For tuners ◆For CD players 128 ◆For MD decksManufacturer Code ◆For BD players and recorders ◆For TVs ◆For DVD players ◆For DVD/VIDEO combo decks ◆For LD players ◆For Video CD players ◆For VCRs 129 The Remote Learning130 Saving FrequentProcedures131 To exit the procedureUsing a registered MACRO aPress MACRO 1/2/3 to execute MACRO To erase a registered MACROWhile holding down RM SET UP, press MACRO 1/2/3 for more than one secondRM SET UP and the pressed MACRO button lights up Press RM SET UP Uses Remote Other 132 Basic TroubleshootingBasic Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Self-Diagnostic Function About Software Updates Glossary Specifications • About Trademarks and Copyrights About i.LINK About All Media Guide • TV Display Viewing Options • About Removable Media and Recording Modes Language Code List Index 133 These are not real problemsThe power is off but fan noise is heard [PLEASE WAIT] flashes, but it is slow to start up No response Information Additional 134 Troubleshooting135 The sound is not output correctlyThe disc does not play The file name or contents information are not correctly displayed No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack The sound volume is low Operation Discs cannot be inserted Discs do not eject after Z is pressed The remote does not function The MP3 audio track file cannot be played The LPCM audio track file cannot be played The file name or the content information are not correctly displayed Playback stops automatically Thumbnails do not appear 136 The language for the audio cannot be changedThe angles cannot be changed The photo file cannot be played Importing to the HDD The selected content was not imported to the HDD The disc cannot be selected Copying from HDD to a disc The selected content was not copied to a disc 137 OthersThe upper end or bottom end of the Options menu does not fit the screen,Change the TV’s Zoom setting. Refer to the Instructions supplied with the TV The HDMI Control function does not work,Check the HDMI connection (page 102) ,Set [HDMI Control] to [On] (page 116) ,Check that the power cord of the connected component is connected securely About the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync features (for HDMI connections only)” (page 24) The server does not operate properly,The front panel may be locked (Child Lock. See page 33 to unlock ,Turn on the server [Cannot play] appears when playing a DATA DVDSee also “ ” or “ ,The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to play/view is damaged ,The data is not MPEG-1Audio Layer III data ,The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF* (page 43) ,The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format ,Check if any object (disc, etc) is placed on the top panel Hold down The server does not function properly,Press down \/1 on the server for more than 10 seconds to re- start the server If the static electricity is affecting the server, turn it off by pressing The server shuts down and starts up automatically,The server is designed to re-startwhen an internal problem occurs An alphanumeric five digit code appears on the front panel display, The self-diagnosticfunction is working. See page 139 for error codes A message such as “SYSTEM ERROR” or “FAN ERROR” appears on the front panel displayerror messages The front panel does not open even after OPEN CLOSE (either for the disc tray or the card slots) on the server is touched,The front panel may be locked (Child Lock). To unlock, see page Fan noise is heard when the power is off,The fan rotates when the power is off if [Standby Mode] is set to [Standard] Metadata cannot be received after the disc is inserted,Check if the server is connected to the network ,“AMG Terms of Use” has to be agreed before use (page 117) 138 Metadata received from AMG Database is not correct,Metadata received through automatic acquisition may be wrong Artist name and other information are displayed, with no cover artThe number of the displayed cover arts of music CDs, DVD- ROMs and About AMG, see page 146 for details Network-relatedproblems No sound is output from the client device Music files were not uploaded from the PC Sound is sometimes interrupted when sharing music on a wireless network The server is not found by “Music Transfer”,Check that, the PC’s network setting is correct ,The server is turned on The server is always offline on “Music Transfer.” Music file transfer with “Music Transfer” has failed,Check that the server is connected to the network 139 Self-DiagnosticFunction140 About Software Updates141 Updating the server’s software using the networkeSelect [Network Update] and press ENTERThe network connection display appears gOn the version confirmation screen, select [Yes] and press ENTERThe Software License Agreement appears hAfter reading the content to accept the terms, select [Agree] and press ENTERThe software is downloaded and automatically starts updating the software •When downloading the software: –If download fails, an error message appears on the screen •When updating the software: 142 GlossaryAAC (page 52) ATRAC (page 52) ATSC (page 56) AVCHD (page 11, 149) BD-R (page 11, 148) BD-RE (page 11, 148) BD-ROM (page 11, 149) (page 11) Chapter (page 40, 81) (page 98) page CPRM (page 98) Downmix (page 119) (page 114) (page 119) (page 53) DTS (page 114) DTS-HD (page 59) 143 DVD VIDEO (page 11, 149)DVD-R (page 11, 148) DVD-RW (page 11, 148) DVD+R (page 11, 148) DVD+RW (page 11, 148) Frame (page 113) (page (page 39) (page 121) (page 117) Metadata (page 137) Modem (page 26) MPEG-2 (page 55) (page 55) Router (page 26) (page 74) Format) (page 56) Title (page 77) Track (page 88) 144 Specifications145 About Trademarks andAbout i.LINK Copyrights146 Required i.LINK cableNotes about i.LINKThe server can be connected to Sony HDV/DV digital camcorders (excluding •You cannot connect non-SonyHDV/DV digital camcorders to the server What is AMG The AMG function on this server•On automatic disc registration •On manual disc registration The server registers data that the user selected from the search results AMG Service is provided only to commercially available music CDs •AMG Service may end without a prior notice Note that no data can be acquired for music content imported to the HDD 147 TV Display Viewing Options148 About Removable Mediaand Recording ModesThe server plays both 12 cm and 8 cm discs (excluding 8 cm DVD-RDL discs) a:Yes ×:No Recorded 149 Video Import toVideo Playback Music Playback*8 Photo Playback RAM DL*7 CD-RWonly BD-R/BD-RE(dual layer) are not supported BD-RE(Ver.2.1) and BD-R(Ver.1.1) are supported Remove the disc from its cartridge if it is a cartridge type (except Type 1) For music CDs with the logo only Video titles guarded with “Copy Once” signals cannot be imported Only when the disc is finalized For DVD-RDL discs, only videos recorded in Video mode can be played MP3 and Linear PCM are the playable format DVD-RDL 8 cm discs are not supported Playback compatibility with discs recorded in AVCHD format DVD-RAMFinalized discs only Does not include 8 cm DVD-RDL discs 150 List of recording modesRecording modes and recordable time for HDD/BD DR (High Definition quality) HDV/DV IN jack connection only Recording modes and recordable time for DVD 151 Supported memory card typesThe following memory cards can be used with the unit*1 Memory Stick *2 CF *7 xD-PictureCard *9 Notes on using “Memory Stick”•Do not eject a “Memory Stick” while reading data •Data may be damaged if: •We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data •Do not bend, drop, or impact a “Memory Stick.” •Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.” •Keep a “Memory Stick” away from water •Do not use or store a “Memory Stick” under an unfavorable condition as below: Note on using memory cardsMemory cards can only be used for import and playback of photos 152 Region code 153 Language Code List154 Index
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