About indicators for HDMI connection

When connecting an HDMI compatible component, the HDMI indicator lights up in the front panel display.

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•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 regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p/ 720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD 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 in step 3 of “Output Video Format” under the “Video Settings” setup (page 42).

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

About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only)

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

•One-Touch Play

With one touch of the following buttons, the connected TV turns on and the input selector on the TV is switched to the player automatically.

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–HOME: The home menu appears automatically (page 39).

–N PLAY: Playback starts automatically (page 31).

•System Power-Off

When you turn off the TV using the power button on the TV’s remote, the player and HDMI-compatible components turn off automatically.

•Theater

When you press THEATER, the player automatically switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies. When connected with an AV amplifier (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the speaker output also switches automatically. When connected with a Theater Mode-compatible TV using the HDMI cable, the TV’s video mode switches to Theater Mode. Press the button again to return to the original setting.

•Language Follow

When you change the language for the on- screen display on your TV, the player’s language for the on-screen display is also changed after turning the player off and on.

To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features

Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the “System Settings” setup (page 49).

For details on settings of your TV or other connected components, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV or components.

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•When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for HDMI” setting of the player automatically switches to “On” if the “Control for HDMI” setting on the connected TV is set to “On.” Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

•When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync features using the HDMI cable, you can control the basic functions of the player with the TV’s remote if the “Control for HDMI” setting on the connected TV is set to “On.” Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

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

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