Sony Computer Drive SMPU10 User Manual

4-157-000-12(1)  
USB Media  
Player  
Operating Instructions  
SMP-U10  
© 2009 Sony Corporation  
 
from the wall outlet. This will  
prevent damage to the set due to  
lightning and powerline surges.  
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,  
LLC. SEE  
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM  
Precautions  
On cleaning  
About this manual  
On safety  
Clean the cabinet and controls with  
a soft cloth slightly moistened with  
a mild detergent solution. Do not  
use any type of abrasive pad,  
scouring powder or solvent such as  
alcohol or benzine.  
• Instructions in this manual  
describe the controls on the  
remote. You can also use the  
controls on the player if they  
have the same or similar names  
as those on the remote.  
Should any solid object or liquid  
fall into the cabinet, unplug the  
player and have it checked by  
qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
• NEED-to-know information (to  
prevent incorrect operation) is  
listed under the b icon. NICE-  
to-know information (tips and  
other useful information) is  
listed under the z icon.  
On power sources  
On replacement of parts  
In the event that this unit is  
repaired, repaired parts may be  
collected for reuse or recycling  
purposes.  
• If you are not going to use the  
player for a long time, be sure to  
disconnect the player from the  
wall outlet. To disconnect the  
AC power cord (mains lead),  
grasp the plug itself; never pull  
the cord.  
Licensing and trademarks  
• This 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.  
• Manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• DivX, DivX Certified, and  
associated logos are trademarks  
of DivX, Inc. and are used under  
license.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding  
technology and patents licensed  
from Fraunhofer IIS and  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This player is capable  
of holding a still video image or  
on-screen display image on your  
television screen indefinitely. If  
you leave the still video image or  
on-screen display image  
• Do not touch the mains lead or  
the AC adaptor with wet hands.  
Doing so may cause shock  
hazard.  
On placement  
displayed on your TV for an  
extended period of time you risk  
permanent damage to your  
television screen. Plasma display  
panel televisions and projection  
televisions are susceptible to  
this.  
• Place the player in a location  
with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the  
player.  
• Do not place the player on a soft  
surface such as a rug.  
• Do not place the player in a  
location near heat sources, or in a  
place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical  
shock.  
• Do not install this equipment in a  
confined space, such as a  
bookshelf or similar unit.  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your player,  
please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
Thomson.  
• THIS PRODUCT IS  
On AC adaptor  
LICENSED UNDER THE  
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT  
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR  
THE PERSONAL AND NON-  
COMMERCIAL USE OF A  
CONSUMERFORDECODING  
VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE  
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL  
STANDARD (“MPEG-4  
VIDEO”) THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER  
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL  
AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS  
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO  
PROVIDER LICENSED BY  
MPEG LA TO PROVIDE  
MPEG-4 VIDEO.  
• Use the supplied AC adaptor for  
this player, as other adaptors  
may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not disassemble or reverse-  
engineer.  
• Do not confine the AC adaptor in  
a closed place such as a  
bookshelf or an AV cabinet.  
• Do not connect the AC power  
adaptor to a traveler’s electric  
transformer, which may generate  
heat and cause a malfunction.  
• Do not drop or apply shock.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while  
listening to a section with very low  
level inputs or no audio signals. If  
you do, the speakers may be  
damaged when a peak level section  
is played.  
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED  
OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR  
ANY OTHER USE.  
ADDITIONAL  
INFORMATION INCLUDING  
THAT RELATING TO  
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL  
AND COMMERCIAL USES  
AND LICENSING MAY BE  
Lightning  
For added protection for this set  
during a lightning storm, or when it  
is left unattended and unused for  
long periods of time, unplug it  
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Table of Contents  
About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’  
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[/1 (on/standby) (12)  
Turns on the player, or sets to standby  
mode.  
Guide to Parts and  
Controls  
VOL (volume) +/– (11)  
Adjusts the TV volume.  
For more information, see the pages indicated  
in parentheses.  
B Number buttons  
Enters the track number, etc.  
Remote  
CLEAR (18)  
Clears the entry field.  
C TIME/TEXT  
Displays the playing time.  
If a music file has an ID3 tag, the  
player will display the album name/  
track title from the ID3 tag  
information. This player supports ID3  
versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3.  
AUDIO (  
)
Changes the audio language or audio  
channel.  
SUBTITLE (  
)
– Changes the subtitles when  
subtitles are recorded on DivX  
video files only.  
– Displays lyrics for a music file  
when pressed during playback. For  
details see page 15.  
D MEDIA SELECT (14)  
Selects the file type (video, photo, or  
music) to be played.  
The VOL (volume) +, number 5, AUDIO,  
and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the  
tactile dot as a reference when operating the  
player.  
FILE LIST (15)  
Displays the album list.  
Returns to the previous display.  
A PICTURE NAVI (15)  
DISPLAY (17)  
Displays the playback information.  
Divides the screen into 16 subscreens  
to display photo files as thumbnails.  
C/X/x/c (12)  
Moves the highlight to select a  
displayed item.  
TV INPUT (input select) (11)  
Switches between TV and other input  
sources.  
Centre button (ENTER) (12)  
Enters the selected item.  
TV [/1 (on/standby) (11)  
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby  
mode.  
,continued  
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E ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/  
next)  
Skips to the previous/next track or file  
in continuous play mode.  
/
REPLAY/ADVANCE (replay/  
advance/step)  
– Replays the scene /briefly fast  
forward the scene when pressed  
*1  
*1  
during playback.  
*2  
– Plays forward one frame at a time  
when pressed during pause mode.  
– Changes the LUN (Logical Unit  
Number) devices when pressed  
during the list of albums or tracks is  
displayed (page 14).  
m/M (scan/slow)  
– Fast reverses/fast forwards when  
pressed during playback. The speed  
changes when pressed repeatedly.  
*2  
– Plays forward in slow motion  
when pressed repeatedly during  
pause mode.  
N PLAY  
Starts or re-starts playback.  
X PAUSE  
Pauses or re-starts playback.  
x STOP  
Stops playback.  
ZOOM  
Zooms the images.  
1
2
*
*
For DivX video files only.  
These functions may not work with some  
scenes.  
For video files only.  
b
Some playback functions may not work with an  
unsupported MPEG-4 format (page 28).  
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Front panel  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
MUSIC  
A [/1 (on/standby) button (12)  
C Media indicators (14)  
Indicates the selected media type.  
B
(remote sensor) (11)  
D
USB jack (type A) (14)  
Connect a USB device to this jack.  
Rear panel  
O U T  
O U T  
C O M P O N E N T V I D E O  
R P A U - L  
R - O I  
L I N E O U T  
V I D E O  
L A O U T D I G I T  
A X I C A O L  
H D M I  
Y
B P  
D
D C I N 6 V  
A HDMI OUT (High-Definition  
D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (8)  
Multimedia Interface out) jack (8, 10)  
B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (8)  
C LINE OUT (L-AUDIO-R) jacks (10)  
E DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (10)  
F DC IN 6V (AC adaptor input) jack (11)  
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A
TV  
Hookups and Settings  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
When unpacking, check the supplied  
accessories by referring to page 29.  
R
L
b
(red)  
(white) (yellow)  
• Plug cables securely to prevent unwanted noise.  
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the components to be connected.  
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each  
component before connecting.  
Audio/video cable  
(supplied)  
Step 1: Connecting to  
Your TV  
(red)  
(white)  
(yellow)  
Connect this player to your TV using a video  
cable. Select one of the patterns A through  
C, according to the input jack on your TV.  
In order to view progressive signal (525p or  
625p) pictures with a compatible TV, you  
must use pattern B. Select pattern C when  
connecting to a TV equipped with HDMI  
input. Be sure to also make an audio  
connection in the case of patterns A and B  
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)  
USB media  
player  
(green)  
(blue)  
(red)  
to HDMI  
OUT  
to COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
A Video input jack  
You will enjoy standard quality images.  
HDMI cord  
(not supplied)  
B Component video input jacks  
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR  
)
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction  
and high quality images.  
Component  
video cable  
(not supplied)  
C HDMI/DVI input jack  
Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not  
supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture  
and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.  
(green)  
(blue)  
(red)  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
HDMI IN  
TV  
TV  
C
B
: Signal flow  
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b
When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack  
Insert the HDMI connector straight into the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
Depending on the connected component, the  
CONTROL FOR HDMI function may not work.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the  
component.  
Improper handling may damage the HDMI  
OUT jack and the connector.  
Make sure the connector is not upside down  
or tilted.  
‘BRAVIA Sync’ display  
You can control the player by selecting the  
SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or  
TV’s option menu.  
Some TVs may have other buttons available  
to turn on the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display, or  
require setting on the TV. Depending on the  
TV, the setting display may appear before the  
‘BRAVIA Sync’ display. Refer also to the  
operating instructions supplied with the TV.  
Upside down  
Not straight  
To connect to a TV with DVI input  
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not  
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any  
audio signals, so you have to use another  
audio connection in addition to this  
connection (page 10). Furthermore, you  
cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI  
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI  
jacks on PC displays).  
‘BRAVIA Sync’ display  
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV  
Some images may not fit your TV screen. To  
change the picture size, see page 21.  
Displays “FILE LIST” and “PICT. NAVI”  
(Picture Navigation).  
Select an item using C/c and then press  
ENTER.  
b
• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and  
the player. If you pass the player signals via the  
VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the  
TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video  
input jack, connect the player to this jack.  
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when  
moving the player.  
• If you place the player on a 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.  
To change the display  
Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s  
remote repeatedly to turn on or change the  
display. ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display and Control  
Menu are displayed alternately.  
To turn off the display  
Press the RETURN or SYNC MENU button  
on the TV’s remote repeatedly.  
z
You can also control these functions on the player’s  
remote.  
About the CONTROL FOR HDMI  
functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’ (for  
HDMI connections only)  
b
• The items in the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display have the  
same functions as the player’s remote buttons  
(page 5).  
• You can only use this function if your TV  
supports ‘BRAVIA Sync.’  
• For more details on ‘BRAVIA Sync,’ please refer  
to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.  
By connecting to Sony components that are  
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI  
function with an HDMI cord (not supplied),  
you can enjoy the following features:  
• One-Touch Play (page 15)  
• System-Power Off  
When you turn the TV off by using the [/1  
button on the TV’s remote, the components  
compatible with CONTROL FOR HDMI  
function turn off automatically.  
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* The yellow plug is used for video signals  
Step 2: Connecting to  
Your Audio Component  
TV, projector, or  
A
audio component  
INPUT  
Select one of the following patterns, A or B,  
according to the input jack on your TV  
monitor, projector, or audio component such  
as an AV amplifier (receiver).  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
R
L
This will enable you to listen to sound.  
(red)  
(white)  
(yellow)*  
A Audio L/R input jacks  
This connection will use your TV’s or audio  
component’s two speakers for sound.  
Audio/video  
cable (supplied)  
B Digital audio input jack  
If your audio component has a Dolby Digital  
or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input  
jack, use this connection. You can enjoy  
Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and MPEG audio  
(5.1ch) surround effect.  
If you connect to a Sony audio component  
that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR  
HDMI function, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the audio  
component.  
(red)  
(white)  
(yellow)*  
USB media  
player  
to LINE OUT  
(L-AUDIO-R)  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL) or HDMI OUT  
b
• After you have completed the connection, make  
the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page 12).  
If your audio component has an MPEG audio  
decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in  
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 24). Otherwise, no  
sound or a loud noise will come from your  
speakers.  
• When you connect the player to an audio  
component using an HDMI cord, you will need to  
do one of the following:  
Coaxial  
digital cord  
(not supplied)  
or  
HDMI cord  
(not supplied)  
– Connect the audio component to the TV with  
the HDMI cord.  
– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord  
other than HDMI cord (component video cord  
or audio/video cord).  
to coaxial/  
HDMI digital  
• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack,  
carefully align the HDMI connector with the jack.  
Do not bend or apply force to the HDMI cord.  
input  
DIGITAL IN  
(COAXIAL)  
HDMI IN  
Audio component  
with a decoder  
B
: Signal flow  
z
For correct speaker location, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the connected  
components.  
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Step 3: Connecting the  
AC Adaptor  
Step 4: Preparing the  
Remote  
Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC  
IN 6V jack of the player.  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching  
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the  
markings inside the compartment. When  
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
on the player.  
D C I N 6 V  
DC plug  
Connect the AC  
adaptor to mains  
b
b
Stop playback before disconnecting the mains lead.  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
Failure to do so may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote  
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light  
from the sun 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.  
Controlling TVs with the remote  
You can control the sound level, input source,  
and power switch of your Sony TV with the  
supplied remote.  
Available buttons  
Depending on the connected unit, you may  
not be able to control your TV using some or  
all of the buttons on the supplied remote.  
Buttons  
Operations  
TV [/1  
Turn the TV on or off  
VOL (volume)  
+/–  
Adjust the volume of the  
TV  
TV INPUT  
(input select)  
Switch the TV’s input  
source between the TV and  
other input sources  
,continued  
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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.  
Step 5: Quick Setup  
Follow the steps below to make the minimum  
number of basic adjustments for using the  
player.  
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return  
to the previous adjustment, press ..  
b
When you replace the batteries of the remote, the  
code number may be reset to the default setting. Set  
the appropriate code number again.  
1
2
Turn on the TV, then press [/1.  
1
While holding down TV [/1, press the  
number buttons to select your TV’s  
manufacturer’s code.  
Switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
player appears on your TV screen.  
2
Release TV [/1.  
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.  
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”  
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this  
message does not appear, select  
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control  
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 18).  
Manufacturer Code number  
Sony  
01 (default)  
3
4
Press ENTER without connecting a  
USB device.  
Hitachi  
LG/Goldstar  
Panasonic  
Philips  
24  
76  
The Language Setup Display appears.  
17, 49  
Press X/x to select a language.  
The player displays the menu and  
subtitles in the selected language.  
06, 08, 72  
RCA  
77  
71  
29  
38  
Samsung  
Sharp  
5
6
Press ENTER.  
The Screen Setup Display appears.  
Toshiba  
Press X/xto select the setting that  
matches your TV type.  
Select “16:9” or “4:3 LETTER BOX”  
7
Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the type  
of jack used to connect your audio  
component appears.  
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8
9
Press X/xto select the type of jack  
(if any) you are using to connect to  
an audio component, then press  
ENTER.  
Select “NO” if you do not connect an  
audio component, then go to step 10.  
Select “YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R  
(AUDIO)” if you connect an audio  
component using an audio cable, then go  
to step 10.  
Select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT” if  
you connect an audio component using a  
digital coaxial cable/HDMI cord.  
Press X/x to select the type of  
Dolby Digital signal to your audio  
component.  
If your audio component has a Dolby  
Digital decoder, select “DOLBY  
DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”  
10Press ENTER.  
Quick Setup is finished and connections  
are complete.  
If your audio component has an MPEG  
audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG”  
in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 24).  
b
When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated (page 16),  
the selection for “TV TYPE” is skipped.  
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The list of albums appears.  
4
5
Press X/x to select an album.  
Playback  
Press N.  
Playback starts from the selected album.  
Adjust the volume on the TV or the audio  
component.  
To select a specific video or music file,  
press ENTER and press X/x to select a  
track or file, and then press ENTER.  
To select a specific photo file, see  
Playing Files  
Before connecting a USB device to the  
player, check the USB devices and file types  
playable on the player.  
Refer to “Playable USB Devices”  
(supplement) and also the operating  
instructions supplied with the USB device.  
For details on playable files, see “Notes  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
1
2
Switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
player appears on your TV screen.  
To pause playback  
Press X.  
To go to the next or previous page  
Press c or C.  
Connect a USB device to the USB  
jack.  
To return to the previous display  
Press RETURN.  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
MUSIC  
To go to the next or previous music/video  
file  
Press > or . during playback.  
Note that you cannot return to the previous  
album by using ., and that you need to  
select the previous album from the album list.  
USB device  
To remove the USB device  
Stop playback and disconnect the USB device  
from the USB jack.  
Depending on the device, an album list  
may appear on the TV screen.  
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• By setting “MEDIA” to “PHOTO (MUSIC),” you  
can view a slideshow with sound when the music  
and photo files are placed in the same album.  
• Depending on the contents, the player will play all  
files regardless of the “MEDIA” settings.  
• You can have the player turn off automatically  
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than  
30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set  
“AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP”  
to “ON” or “OFF” (page 23).  
3
Press MEDIA SELECT repeatedly  
to select “VIDEO,” “PHOTO  
(MUSIC),” “PHOTO (BGM),” or  
“MUSIC,” then press ENTER.  
VIDEO  
PHOTO(MUSIC)  
PHOTO(BGM)  
MUSIC  
b
• Take the precaution of backing up important files  
on the USB device before connecting it to the  
player.  
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• Do not forcibly connect the USB device and make  
sure the plug is oriented correctly.  
• Do not connect the player and the USB device  
through a USB hub.  
• Make sure no virus-infected files are contained on  
a USB device before use.  
Selecting a photo file  
1 Press FILE LIST.  
The list of albums appears.  
• This player supports USB Mass Storage Class  
only.  
• This player supports USB devices of FAT12,  
FAT16, or FAT32 format only.  
• Some USB devices may not work with this player.  
• For some device, LUN (Logical Unit Number)  
may appear. To change the LUN or original  
2 Press X/x to select an album, then  
press PICTURE NAVI.  
The image files in the album appear in 16  
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on  
the right.  
storage, press  
tracks is displayed.  
when the list of albums or  
1
2
3
4
• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can  
play DivX video files as many times as the preset  
number. The following occurrences are counted:  
– when another file is played.  
– when the player is turned off. This includes  
when the player is automatically turned off by  
the Auto Power Off function. Press X instead of  
x to stop viewing.  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
13  
To display additional images, select a  
bottom image and press x. To return to a  
previous image, select a top image and  
press X.  
– when the USB device is removed.  
– when the “MEDIA” settings are changed.  
To play music with lyrics  
Press SUBTITLE while playing music files  
that contain unsynchronized lyric  
information. To display the next/previous  
line, press X/x.  
3 PressC/X/x/cto select the image you  
want to view, and press ENTER.  
The selected image appears.  
z
To go to the next or previous photo file  
Press C or c during playback.  
Set “MEDIA” to “MUSIC” to enable lyrics  
function.  
Note that you cannot return to the previous  
album by using C. Select the previous album  
from the album list.  
b
The player supports MP3 ID3 Lyrics only.  
One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections  
only)  
To rotate a photo image  
Press X/x while viewing the image. Each  
time you press X, the image rotates  
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.  
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.  
Note that the view also returns to normal if  
you press C/c to go to the next or previous  
image.  
With one touch of the N button on the  
remote, the player and your TV automatically  
turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the  
player. Playback starts automatically.  
The TV’s input will also switch to the player  
automatically in the following cases:  
– You press the N, FILE LIST or DISPLAY  
button on the remote.  
Note that these buttons are not effective  
when you play music files in “MUSIC”  
mode.  
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b
To display photo information  
Press SUBTITLE while viewing photo files.  
The detailed information for the selected  
photo file appears.  
• By connecting to a Sony “PhotoTV HD”  
compatible device using an HDMI cord, the TV  
will set the optimal image quality for viewing still  
pictures automatically. For more details, refer to  
the operating instructions supplied with the TV.  
• “PhotoTV HD” is activated when “JPEG  
RESOLUTION” is set to “PhotoTV HD,” photo  
playback is available, and the player is connected  
to a TV by an HDMI cord.  
is displayed when the picture was taken  
using flash.  
is displayed when the image is  
automatically rotated.  
To hide the information, press SUBTITLE.  
Note that the above information may not  
appear depending on the digital camera.  
• You cannot select “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE”  
or “SHARPNESS” when “PhotoTV HD” mode is  
activated.  
• When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated, the  
player changes the video signal output setting in  
“HDMI RESOLUTION” to “1920×1080i,” “TV  
TYPE” to “16:9,” and “YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)” to  
“YCBCR” automatically, although the current  
settings are kept.  
To stop viewing the photo  
Press x.  
b
PICTURE NAVI does not work if “MUSIC” or  
• You cannot select “HDMI RESOLUTION” or  
“YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)” in “HDMI SETUP”  
(page 25), or “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP”  
(page 21) when “PhotoTV HD” mode is  
activated.  
• If you set “PhotoTV HD” mode, the effect,  
rotation and zoom functions are not available.  
• When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated, the  
selection for “TV TYPE” is skipped during Quick  
Setup (page 12).  
“VIDEO” is selected in “MEDIA” (page 14).  
Viewing a high quality slide  
show (PhotoTV HD)  
If you have a Sony TV that is compatible with  
“PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy the best  
quality images by the following connection  
and setting.  
1 Connect the player to the TV using an  
HDMI cord (not supplied).  
Setting the pace for a  
slide show (INTERVAL)  
2 Set the TV’s video setting to “Video-A”  
You can set the time the slides are displayed.  
mode.  
For details about “Video-A,” refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the  
TV.  
1 After selecting  
(INTERVAL) on  
the Control Menu (page 17), press X/  
x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• NORMAL: sets to standard duration  
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than  
NORMAL  
3 Set “JPEG RESOLUTION” to “PhotoTV  
HD” in “HDMI SETUP” (page 25).  
• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than  
NORMAL  
• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than  
SLOW 1  
On “PhotoTV HD”  
“PhotoTV HD” allows for highly-detailed  
pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle  
textures and colours. By connecting Sony  
“PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an  
HDMI cord, a whole new world of photos can  
be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.  
For instance, the delicate texture of human  
skin, flowers, sand, and waves can now be  
displayed on a large screen in beautiful photo-  
like quality.  
2 Press ENTER.  
b
Duration of interval depends on the “JPEG  
RESOLUTION” setting in “HDMI SETUP”  
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Selecting the slides’  
appearance (EFFECT)  
You can select the way the slides are  
displayed during a slide show.  
(
(
)
)
1
1
15  
4
USB  
0 : 00 : 02  
OFF  
OFF  
USB  
1 After selecting  
(EFFECT) on  
the Control Menu (page 17), press X/  
x to select a setting.  
ALBUM  
FILE  
The default setting is underlined.  
• MODE 1: the images randomly cycle  
through the effects  
REPEAT  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Quit:  
• MODE 2: the next image sweeps in  
from top left to bottom right  
• MODE 3: the image sweeps in from top  
to bottom  
A Control Menu items  
• MODE 4: the image sweeps in from left  
to right  
• MODE 5: the image stretches out from  
the centre of the screen  
B Currently playing album number/Total  
number of albums  
C Currently playing file number/Total  
number of files  
• OFF: turns off this function  
D Playing time*  
2 Press ENTER.  
E Selected media type  
F Playback status  
b
• Note that this setting does not work if the JPEG  
file has rotation information.  
• Depending on the “JPEG RESOLUTION” setting  
(page 25), some effect may not function.  
G Selected item icon/menu options  
H Operation message  
I Function name of selected Control  
Menu item  
Control Menu display  
* Displays the date of photo files.  
Use the Control Menu to select a function and  
to view related information. Press DISPLAY  
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control  
Menu display as follows:  
, Control Menu display 1  
m
Control Menu display 2 (Except when  
“MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC”)  
m
Control Menu display off  
Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show  
different items depending on the media type.  
Example: Control Menu display 1 when  
playing a video file.  
Press X/x to select the Control Menu item,  
then press ENTER.  
For details about the item, see “List of  
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MEDIA  
List of Control Menu items  
Selects a media type to be played.  
VIDEO: plays video files.  
PHOTO (MUSIC): plays photo and  
music files as a slide show.  
PHOTO (BGM): plays photo files  
with the player’s internal  
Item  
Item Name, Function  
ALBUM  
Selects the album that contains the  
video file to be played.  
background sound. To choose the  
melody of the background sound,  
press AUDIO repeatedly while  
viewing the image.  
FILE  
Selects the video file to be played.  
ALBUM  
Selects the album that contains  
music or photo files to be played.  
MUSIC: plays music files.  
b
FILE  
• For details on playable files, see  
• Depending on the contents, the  
player will play all files regardless of  
the “MEDIA” settings.  
Selects the photo file to be played.  
TRACK  
Selects the track to be played.  
To search for an album, file or track  
REPEAT  
Selects the item to be repeated when  
pressed repeatedly.  
USB: repeats all albums.  
TRACK: repeats the current music  
track.  
1
Select “ALBUM,” “FILE,” or  
“TRACK” from the Control Menu.  
2
Press X/x to select the search method.  
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a  
number).  
FILE: repeats the current video file.  
ALBUM: repeats the current album.  
To return to normal play, press  
CLEAR or select “OFF.”  
3
4
5
Press ENTER.  
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”  
Press the number buttons to select the  
number you want to search.  
SETUP (page 12, 21)  
QUICK:  
Use Quick Setup to choose the  
desired language of the on-screen  
display, the aspect ratio of the TV  
and the audio output signal.  
Press ENTER.  
TIME/TEXT  
Checks the elapsed time.  
Input the time code for picture and  
music searching (DivX video files  
only).  
CUSTOM:  
In addition to the Quick Setup  
setting, you can adjust various other  
settings.  
1
2
Press ENTER.  
RESET:  
Input the time code using the  
number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to  
the default setting.  
For example, to find a scene at 2  
hours, 10 minutes, and 20  
seconds after the beginning, just  
enter “2:10:20.”  
ZOOM  
Magnifies the image up to four times  
the original size, and scroll using C/  
X/x/c.  
To return to normal view, press  
CLEAR.  
DATE  
Displays the date the picture was  
taken by a digital camera.  
This function is available for all  
pictures except a background image.  
INTERVAL (page 16)  
Specifies the duration the slides are  
displayed.  
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Selects the effects to be used for  
changing slides during a slide show.  
Customizing the  
Playback Configuration  
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE  
Selects the picture quality that best  
suits the programme you are  
watching.  
Adjusting the playback  
picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)  
SHARPNESS (page 20)  
Exaggerates the outline of the image  
to produce a sharper picture.  
You can adjust the video signal from the  
player to obtain the picture quality you want.  
1 After selecting  
(CUSTOM  
AV SYNC (page 20)  
Adjusts the delay between the  
picture and sound.  
PICTURE MODE) on the Control Menu  
(page 17), press X/x to select the  
setting you want.  
z
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green  
The default setting is underlined.  
• STANDARD: displays a standard  
picture  
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold  
dynamic picture by increasing the  
picture contrast and the colour intensity  
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more  
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by  
further increasing the picture contrast  
and colour intensity  
t
when you select any item  
except “OFF” (“REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,”  
“ZOOM” only). The “CUSTOM PICTURE  
MODE” indicator lights up in green when any  
setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The  
“AV SYNC” indicator lights up in green when set  
to more than 0 ms.  
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark  
areas by increasing the black level  
• CINEMA 2: white colours become  
brighter and black colours become  
richer, and colour contrast is increased  
• MEMORYt: adjusts the picture in  
greater detail  
PICTURE  
Changes the contrast.  
BRIGHTNESS Changes the overall  
brightness.  
COLOR  
HUE  
Makes colours deeper  
or lighter.  
Changes the colour  
balance.  
2 Press ENTER.  
The selected setting takes effect.  
z
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or  
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.  
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b
2 Press c repeatedly to adjust the  
delay.  
• This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD”  
mode is activated (page 16).  
• This function does not work if your TV supports  
Theatre mode and it is set to “On.” For more  
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the TV.  
Each time you press C/c, the delay is  
adjusted by 10 milliseconds.  
3 Press ENTER.  
The selected setting takes effect.  
Sharpening the picture  
(SHARPNESS)  
To reset the “AV SYNC” setting  
Press CLEAR in step 2.  
You can enhance the outlines of images to  
produce a sharper picture.  
b
• This function is not effective if you use the  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, and set  
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “MPEG” in “AUDIO  
SETUP” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “MPEG”  
respectively (page 24).  
• This function is not effective if you connect a  
Dolby Digital-compliant device via the HDMI  
OUT jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or  
“MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “DOLBY  
DIGITAL” or “MPEG” respectively (page 24).  
• This function works for video files only.  
1 After selecting  
(SHARPNESS)  
on the Control Menu (page 17), press  
X/x to select a level.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• OFF: cancels this option  
• 1: enhances the outline  
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1  
2 Press ENTER.  
The selected setting takes effect.  
b
• This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD”  
mode is activated (page 16).  
• This function does not work if your TV supports  
Theatre mode and it is set to “On.” For more  
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the TV.  
Adjusting the delay  
between the picture and sound  
(AV SYNC)  
If the sound does not match the pictures, you  
can adjust the delay between the picture and  
sound.  
1 After selecting  
(AV SYNC) on  
the Control Menu (page 17), press c  
to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.  
The “AV SYNC” adjustment bar  
appears.  
AV SYNC  
0ms  
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LANGUAGE SETUP  
Settings and Adjustments  
You can set various languages for the on-  
screen display.  
Using the Setup Display  
OSD (On-Screen Display)  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
You can make various adjustments to items,  
such as picture and sound.  
For details on each Setup Display item, see  
pages 21 to 26.  
SCREEN SETUP  
b
Playback settings stored in a file take priority over  
the Setup Display settings, and not all of the  
functions described may work.  
Choose settings according to the TV to be  
connected.  
The default settings are underlined.  
1
2
Press DISPLAY when the player is  
in stop mode.  
TV TYPE  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV  
(4:3 standard or wide).  
The Control Menu appears.  
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD”  
mode is activated (page 16).  
Press X/x to select  
(SETUP), then press ENTER.  
The options for “SETUP” appear.  
• QUICK: makes the basic adjustments  
• CUSTOM: makes various adjustments  
• RESET: resets all the settings explained  
on pages 21 to 26  
16:9  
Select this when connecting to a  
wide-screen TV or a TV with a  
wide mode function.  
4:3  
LETTER  
BOX  
Select this when connecting to a  
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide  
picture with bands on the upper  
and lower portions of the  
screen.  
3
Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”  
then press ENTER.  
The Setup Display appears.  
Select the setup category and adjust each  
item following the instructions on pages  
21 to 26.  
SCREEN SAVER  
The screen saver image appears when the  
player remains in pause or stop mode for 15  
minutes, or when you play music files for  
more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will  
help prevent your display device from  
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press N to  
turn off the screen saver.  
ON  
Turns on the screen saver.  
Turns off the screen saver.  
OFF  
BACKGROUND  
Selects the background colour or picture on  
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode  
or while playing music files.  
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the  
player appears.  
BLUE  
The background colour is blue.  
BLACK  
The background colour is  
black.  
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PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT  
ONLY)  
4:3 OUTPUT  
This setting is effective only when you set  
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to  
“16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio.  
If you can change the aspect ratio on your TV,  
change the setting on your TV, not the player.  
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p)  
format signals, set “PROGRESSIVE  
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” to “ON.”  
Note that you must connect to a progressive  
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks (page 8).  
FULL  
Select this when you can  
change the aspect ratio on your  
TV.  
OFF  
ON  
To output normal (interlace)  
signals.  
NORMAL  
Select this if you cannot change  
the aspect ratio on your TV.  
Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal  
with black bands on the left and  
right of the image.  
To output progressive signals.  
To output progressive signals  
1
Select “PROGRESSIVE  
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY),” and  
press ENTER.  
2
3
Select “ON,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
The video switches to a progressive  
signal for 5 seconds.  
4
If the picture appears normal, select  
“YES,” and press ENTER.  
If not, select “NO,” and press ENTER.  
To reset the setting  
If the picture does not appear normal or goes  
blank, press [/1 to turn off the player, and  
enter “369” using the number buttons on the  
remote, then press [/1 to turn on the player  
again.  
MODE (PROGRESSIVE)  
In order for these images to appear natural on  
your screen when output in progressive  
mode, the progressive video signal needs to  
be converted to match the type of software  
that you are watching.  
This setting is effective only when you set  
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT  
ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON.”  
AUTO  
Automatically detects the  
software type (film-based or  
video-based) and selects the  
appropriate conversion mode.  
Normally, select this position.  
VIDEO  
Fixes the conversion mode to  
the mode for video-based  
software.  
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CUSTOM SETUP  
AUDIO SETUP  
Use this to set up playback related and other  
settings.  
The default settings are underlined.  
You can set the sound according to the  
playback and connection conditions.  
The default settings are underlined.  
AUTO POWER OFF  
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
Makes the sound clear when the volume is  
turned down when playing a video file that  
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”  
This function affects the output from the  
following jacks:  
– LINE OUT (L-AUDIO-R) jacks.  
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT  
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set  
to “D-PCM” (page 24).  
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or  
off.  
ON  
The player enters standby mode  
when left in stop mode for more  
than 30 minutes.  
OFF  
Switches this function off.  
AUTO PLAY  
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This  
function is useful when the player is  
connected to a timer (not supplied).  
STANDARD Normally, select this position.  
TV MODE  
Makes low sounds clear even if  
you turn the volume down.  
OFF  
ON  
Switches this function off.  
WIDE  
RANGE  
Gives you the feeling of being  
at a live performance.  
Automatically starts playback  
when the player is turned on by  
a timer (not supplied).  
DOWNMIX  
Switches the method for mixing down to 2  
channels when you play a video file which  
has rear sound elements (channels) or is  
recorded in Dolby Digital format. This  
function affects the output of the following  
jacks:  
– LINE OUT (L-AUDIO-R) jacks.  
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT  
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to  
“D-PCM” (page 24).  
PAUSE MODE  
Selects the picture in pause mode.  
AUTO  
The picture, including subjects  
that move dynamically, is  
output with no jitter. Normally,  
select this position.  
FRAME  
The picture, including subjects  
that do not move dynamically,  
is output in high resolution.  
DOLBY  
SUR-  
ROUND  
Normally, select this position.  
Multi-channel audio signals are  
output to 2 channels for enjoying  
surround sounds.  
DivX  
Displays the registration code for this player.  
For more information, go to  
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are  
downmixed to 2 channels for use  
with your stereo.  
on the Internet.  
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DIGITAL OUT  
MPEG  
Selects if audio signals are output via the  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT  
jack.  
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.  
PCM  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component without a built-in  
MPEG decoder. If you play  
multi-channel MPEG audio  
sound tracks, only the Front (L)  
and Front (R) signals will be  
output from your two front  
speakers.  
ON  
Normally, select this position.  
When you select “ON,” see  
for further settings.  
OFF  
The influence of the digital  
circuit upon the analogue circuit  
is minimal.  
MPEG  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
MPEG decoder.  
Setting the digital output signal  
Switches the method of outputting audio  
signals when you connect a component such  
as an audio component or MD deck with a  
digital input jack.  
48kHz/96kHz PCM  
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio  
signal.  
For connection details, see page 10.  
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” and  
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting  
“DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”  
If you connect a component that is  
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a  
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from  
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or  
speakers.  
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of video files  
are always converted to 48 kHz/  
16 bit.  
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including  
96 kHz/24 bit are output in their  
original format. However, if the  
signal is encrypted for  
copyright protection purposes,  
the signal is only output as  
48 kHz/16 bit.  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
b
• The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT  
(L-AUDIO-R) jacks are not affected by the  
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” setting and keep their  
original sampling frequency level.  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
not compatible with Dolby Digital, MPEG audio  
or 96 kHz/24 bit signals, D-PCM, PCM or  
48 kHz/16 bit PCM will be output respectively,  
regardless of the settings.  
DOLBY  
DIGITAL  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
D-PCM  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component without a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder. You can  
select whether the signals  
conform to Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) or not by making  
adjustments to the  
“DOWNMIX” item in  
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 23).  
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PhotoTV HD Displays a extra highly-detailed  
picture when connecting to a  
Sony “PhotoTV HD”-  
HDMI SETUP  
compatible device.  
You can adjust items related to the HDMI  
connection.  
The default settings are underlined.  
SD  
HD  
HD  
Displays a standard definition  
picture with a black frame.  
Displays a high definition  
picture with a black frame.  
HDMI RESOLUTION  
Selects the type of video signals output from  
the HDMI OUT jack. When you select  
“AUTO (1920×1080p)” (default), the player  
outputs video signals of the highest resolution  
acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not  
clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try  
another option that suits the files and your  
TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the  
instruction manual supplied with the TV/  
projector, etc.  
Displays a high definition  
picture without a black frame.  
(1920  
HD  
×
1080i) Displays a high definition  
picture with a black frame at  
1920×1080 pixels.  
(1920  
HD  
×
1080i) Displays a high definition  
picture without a black frame at  
1920×1080 pixels.  
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD”  
mode is activated (page 16).  
b
• “(1920×1080i) HD ” and “(1920×1080i) HD”  
are effective only when you set “HDMI  
RESOLUTION” to “1920×1080i” and “TV  
TYPE” to “16:9.”  
AUTO  
(1920  
Normally, select this.  
×
1080p)  
• If you set to “PhotoTV HD,” “(1920×1080i) HD  
” or “(1920×1080i) HD,” effect, rotation and  
the zoom function are not available.  
1920  
×
1080i  
Sends 1920×1080i video  
signals.  
1280  
×
720p  
Sends 1280×720p video  
signals.  
• If you want to use effect, rotation, or the zoom  
function, set to “SD  
,” “HD  
,” or “HD.”  
• If you set to “PhotoTV HD,” “(1920×1080i) HD  
” or “(1920×1080i) HD,” the next image  
appears after black mute.  
720  
576p  
×
480/  
Sends 720×480/576p video  
signals.  
• HDMI signal will stop momentarily during  
loading or unloading of a USB device.  
• When you set to “PhotoTV HD,” the player  
changes the video signal output setting in “HDMI  
RESOLUTION” to “1920×1080i,” “TV TYPE”  
to “16:9,” and “YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)” to  
“YCBCR” automatically, although the current  
settings are kept.  
To reset the setting  
If the picture does not appear normal or goes  
blank, press [/1 to turn off the player, and  
enter “369” using the number buttons on the  
remote, then press [/1 to turn on the player  
again.  
• Set to “SD ” when you want to view photo files  
via the analogue video outputs with the HDMI  
connection.  
b
In the case of “AUTO (1920×1080p),” the player  
automatically adjusts the video signals to suit the  
TV.  
In other cases, the player directly sends the signal  
even if TV cannot accept.  
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)  
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from  
HDMI OUT jack.  
JPEG RESOLUTION  
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD”  
mode is activated (page 16).  
Selects the type of JPEG resolution so that  
you can enjoy high picture quality via your  
HDMI connection.  
YCBCR  
RGB  
Outputs YCBCR signals.  
Outputs RGB signals.  
You cannot select this when “HDMI  
RESOLUTION” is set to “720×480/576p,” or  
“TV TYPE” is set to “4:3 LETTER BOX.”  
b
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set to  
“RGB.”  
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• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
with a DVI jack, “RGB” signals will be  
automatically output even if you select “YCBCR.”  
AUDIO (HDMI)  
Selects the type of audio signal output from  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
AUTO  
Normally, select this. Outputs  
audio signals according to the  
“DIGITAL OUT” settings  
PCM  
Converts Dolby Digital,  
MPEG, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM  
signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.  
b
A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you  
connect the player to a TV that is not compatible  
with DOLBY DIGITAL/MPEG signals and  
“AUTO” is selected. In this case, select “PCM.”  
CONTROL FOR HDMI  
Switches the Control For HDMI setting on or  
off.  
ON  
Allows you to use the  
CONTROL FOR HDMI  
features (page 9).  
OFF  
Switches this function off.  
LANGUAGE FOLLOW  
Switches the languages of this player to that  
of the current TV OSD language.  
You cannot select this when “CONTROL  
FOR HDMI” is set to “OFF.”  
ON  
Switches this function on.  
Switches this function off.  
OFF  
b
• Turn off any display before using this function.  
• The OSD language for the player is maintained if  
the TV’s language cannot be supported.  
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Operation  
Additional Information  
The remote does not function.  
, The batteries in the remote are weak.  
, The remote is not pointed at the remote  
sensor on the player.  
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.  
The player does not detect a USB device  
connected to the player.  
, The USB device is not securely connected  
to the player (page 14).  
, The USB device or a cable is damaged.  
, Compatibility with all encoding/writing  
softwares, recording devices, and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible  
USB device may produce noise or  
interrupted audio or may not play at all.  
, This player supports FAT32 format, not  
NTFS.  
Power  
The power does not turn on.  
, Check that the mains lead is connected  
securely.  
Picture and sound  
The album/track/file names are not  
displayed correctly.  
, The player can only display numbers and  
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as  
There is no picture and no sound.  
, Re-connect the connecting cable securely.  
, The connecting cables are damaged.  
, Check the connection to your TV (page 8)  
and switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player appears on  
the TV screen.  
, If the colour system of your player does not  
match that of your TV (NTSC or PAL),  
change the colour system of the player.  
First turn off the player by pressing [/1.  
Next press DISPLAY, enter “0” using the  
number button, and then press [/1.  
“ ”.  
*
“Data error” appears.  
, The video, photo, and music files you want  
to play is broken.  
The player does not operate properly.  
, When static electricity, etc., causes the  
player to operate abnormally, unplug the  
player.  
, Press [/1 to turn off the player, and enter  
“369” using the number buttons on the  
remote, then press [/1 to turn on the player  
The CONTROL FOR HDMI function does  
not work.  
, Make sure that the TV’s input is switched to  
the USB media player so that the signal  
from the player appears on the TV screen,  
and “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to  
“ON” (page 26).  
There is no picture/picture noise appears  
when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off  
and on again. 2Turn the connected  
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect  
and then connect the HDMI cord again.  
‘BRAVIA Sync’ display does not appear.  
, Please return to the one screen mode if your  
TV is in two screen mode. Then, try again.  
5 numbers or letters are displayed.  
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.  
,continued  
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Self-diagnosis function (when  
letters/numbers appear on the  
screen)  
Notes About Video,  
Photo, or Music files  
When the self-diagnosis function is activated  
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a  
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)  
with a combination of a letter and four digits  
appears on the screen. In this case, check the  
following table.  
The player can play the following files:  
File Type  
File format  
Extension  
*1*2  
DivX  
“.avi” or  
“.divx”  
Video  
*1*2*3  
MPEG-1  
“.mpg” or  
“.mpeg”  
First three  
Cause and/or corrective  
characters of action  
the service  
MPEG-2  
(PS)  
“.mpg” or  
“.mpeg”  
*1*2  
number  
MPEG-4  
(simple  
profile)  
“.mp4” or  
“.m4v”  
C 31  
The USB device is not  
*1*2*4  
connected correctly.  
,Re-connect the USB  
device correctly.  
*5  
Photo  
Music  
JPEG  
“.jpeg” or  
“.jpg”  
MP3  
“.mp3”  
“.wma”  
“.m4a”  
*4  
WMA  
*4  
AAC  
LPCM/WAVE “.wav”  
1
*
In some cases certain file formats are not  
supported on this player.  
The player can play video files of size up to 720  
(width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.  
Only support movie data of cyber shot.  
Files with copyright protection (Digital Right  
Management) cannot be played.  
Photo files that conform to the DCF (Design  
rule for Camera File system) image file format.  
2
*
3
4
*
*
5
*
The player will play any file in the above  
table, even if the file format differs. Playing  
such data may generate noise that can result  
in speaker damage.  
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• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front  
of the file names, the files will be played in that  
order.  
• To play a complex hierarchy of folders may take  
some time. Create albums with no more than two  
hierarchies.  
• Set “MEDIA” to “PHOTO (MUSIC)” to repeat  
both music and photo files (page 18).  
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• Some video, photo, and music files may not play,  
depending on the encoding/recording condition.  
• To start playback and proceed to the next or  
another album may take some time.  
• The player cannot play music files in mp3PRO or  
WMA Pro format.  
• If the playing time of either music or photo is  
longer, the longer one continues without sound or  
image.  
• To display Progressive photo files or photo files  
of 3,000,000 pixels or more may take time and the  
duration may seem longer than your selected  
setting.  
• The player will recognize a maximum of 200  
albums, regardless of the selected mode. It can  
recognize up to 300 music files and 300 photo  
files when “PHOTO (MUSIC)” is selected, 600  
music files when “MUSIC” is selected, 600 photo  
files when “PHOTO (BGM)” is selected, and 600  
video files when “VIDEO” is selected.  
• The player may not play a combination of two or  
more video files.  
Specifications  
Outputs  
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load  
impedance)  
LINE OUT (AUDIO):  
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):  
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms  
HDMI OUT:  
HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,  
P
B, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LINE OUT (VIDEO):  
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms  
USB:  
USB jack Type A, maximum current  
500 mA (For connecting USB device)  
• The player may not play certain video files that  
are longer than 3 hours.  
General  
Power requirements:  
DC 6 V (AC adaptor)  
Power consumption: 8 W  
Dimensions (approx.):  
• Depending on the file, normal playback may not  
be possible. The picture may be unclear, playback  
may not appear smooth, or the sound may skip,  
etc. You are recommended to create a file at a  
lower bit rate.  
145 × 24.5 × 106 mm (width/height/  
depth) incl. projecting parts  
Mass (approx.): 245 g  
• When playing visual data that is not supported by  
MPEG-4 format, only sound will be heard.  
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C  
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %  
AC adaptor: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Supplied accessories  
• Audio/video cable (phono plug × 3 y  
phono plug × 3) (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• AC power adaptor (1)  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
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