DConnecting to an HDMI input jack

Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. You will enjoy higher quality pictures from 480p/1080i, or 1080p (highest among the player output), if your TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible.

Blu-ray Disc player

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

 

CONTROL S IN/

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

IR IN

OUT

Y

 

AUDIO

5.1CH OUTPUT

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

OUT

FRONT REAR CENTER

 

 

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

L

L

 

 

 

PB

DIGITAL

 

HDMI

 

 

OUT

 

 

AC IN

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

PR

PCM/DTS/

R

R

 

 

 

 

DOLBY

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

 

DIGITAL

 

WOOFER

OUT

to HDMI OUT

HDMI

 

HDMI cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

HDMI IN

This Blu-ray Disc player 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.

Notes 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 back of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

I

HDM

OUT

I

HDM

OUT

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the player.

About indicators for HDMI connection

After the player is turned on, the HD indicator on the front panel lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals. The HDMI indicator lights up when an HDMI device is connected.

Notes

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are

 

fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be

 

displayed in the picture. In the case of 480p/720p/1080i/1080p scan

 

picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the

 

connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions

 

Getting

regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p/720p/1080i/

 

1080p Blu-ray Disc player, please contact our customer service center.

 

• If the picture is not clear, not natural or not to your satisfaction, change

 

the video output resolution by pressing VIDEO FORMAT (page 46).

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• Be sure to use only an HDMI cord that bears the HDMI logo.

 

If your TV has a CONTROL S jack

You can control the player by operating the remote, pointing it toward the TV (convenient when the player and TV are placed away from each other).

After connecting the player to your TV, connect also the CONTROL S IN/IR IN jack to your TV’s control S (output) jack using a control S cord (not supplied). Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.

About the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync features (for HDMI connections only)

By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation is simplified as below:

One-Touch Play (page 21)

You can turn on the player and TV/AV receiver, set the TV/AV receiver’s input to the player, and start playback with one touch of the H button.

System Power-Off

When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the HDMI compatible components turn off automatically.

To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync features

Set “HDMI Control” of “Options” setup to “On” (page 52).

Note

Depending on the connected component, the HDMI Control function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

If you place the player on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected, do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall. It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.

When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw in or rotate the HDMI connector.

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