Sony BDP-A6000 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony BDP-A6000 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony BDP-A6000 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD Player
Operating Instructions
BDP-A6000
4-467-209-11(1)
Hookups and Settings
Playback
Settings and Adjustments
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 4-467-209-11(1) Blu-ray Disc™ / Hookups and Settings DVD Player Playback Settings and Adjustments Operating Instructions Additional Information BDP-A6000...
  • Page 2: Warning

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony ventilation opening of the appliance with service station.
  • Page 3 EU directives. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato- ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized...
  • Page 4: Precautions

    • Do not place heavy or unstable objects on Precautions the player. • Do not place any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to the player or the object. This equipment has been tested and found to •...
  • Page 5 (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while analogue output, and other similar features. watching 3D video images. Sony recommends The operation of this product and the that all viewers take regular breaks while restrictions placed may vary depending on the watching 3D video images.
  • Page 6 • “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are requires the upgrade. trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Music and video recognition technology and • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony ® related data are provided by Gracenote Corporation. Gracenote is the industry standard in music •...
  • Page 7 Sony Software, and you agree that any such ® ® data files are deemed to be a part of the Sony • Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi Protected Access and Wi- Software. The Sony Software is licensed as a ®...
  • Page 8 INDEMNIFICATION Therefore, you acknowledge that you are using To the maximum extent as permitted under the the Services at your own risk and that Sony has no...
  • Page 9 Services, the Sony Content Services, the Content, and hold harmless Sony and all of its agents, and/ or the Sony Content after so posted, you are directors, officers, employees, information indicating your acceptance thereto. SONY MAY...
  • Page 10 Sony (the contact point of which is described in of cryptographic items and not to transfer, or the documents accompanying with Sony authorize the transfer, of the Sony Software or the Product).
  • Page 11 information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name. The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are.
  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ..........2 Precautions .
  • Page 13: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) Turns on the player, or sets to You can lock the disc tray to prevent it standby mode. being opened by mistake. When the player is turned on, hold down B Disc tray N on the player for more than 10 C Front panel display...
  • Page 14 Rear panel A LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack E LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) F HDMI OUT 1 jack jack G HDMI OUT 2 jack C Ventilation holes (USB) jack D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) I LAN (100) terminal jack...
  • Page 15: Top Menu

    -TV- t (TV input select) Remote Switches between TV and other input sources. The available functions of the remote -TV- [/1 (on/standby) differ depending on the disc or the Turns on the TV, or sets to standby situation. mode. [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.
  • Page 16: Home Menu Display

    DISPLAY (page 23) N (play) Displays the playback and web Starts or re-starts playback. browsing information on the screen. 3D (page 25) OPTIONS (page 25) Converts 2D content into simulated The options menu that can be 3D content when connected to 3D- selected appears on the screen.
  • Page 17: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player Do not connect the mains lead until you have made all the other connections. For supplied accessories, see “Supplied accessories” (page 38). Connecting to your TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.
  • Page 18: Connecting To Your Av Amplifier

    Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver) Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the [Audio Settings] setup (page 29). High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied) High Speed HDMI Cable...
  • Page 19 (not 3D-compatible) TV (3D-compatible) Use a High Speed HDMI Cable. We recommend using a Sony HDMI cable (available at your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, with part number 1-834-169-22, as of June 2013, or equivalent). To enjoy 3D viewing, connect a TV and an AV amplifier that are both 3D-compatible.
  • Page 20: Step 2: Preparing For Network Connection (For Bd-Live/Gracenote Use)

    Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable) the SSID and security key. is recommended. For details: – visit the following website: http://support.sony-europe.com/ Wireless Setup – refer to the instruction manual supplied with the wireless LAN router – consult the manufacturer of the wireless Use the wireless LAN that is built into LAN router.
  • Page 21: Step 3: Easy Setup

    Perform [Easy Setup]. Step 3: Easy Setup Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using </M/ m/, and ENTER on the remote. When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts [Easy </M/m/, Setup].
  • Page 22: Playback

    As your local storage, use a 1 GB or larger USB memory. Playback Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only). Playing a Disc • Connect the player to a network (page 20). For playable discs, see “Playable discs” • Set [BD Internet Connection] to (page 38).
  • Page 23: Playing From A Usb Device

    instruction manual supplied with the Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time, disc. and Total playing time. F Chapter number G The currently selected angle Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV and the connected device. Playing from a USB Displaying the play information Device...
  • Page 24: Playing Via A Network

    compatible product (a phone, etc.) to Playing via a Network control playback. Playing files on a Home Network Server Renderer The player (Home Network Player) can play video/music/photo files stored on Controller another Home Network-compatible product (Home Network Server) via a network.
  • Page 25: Available Options

    of a BD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD- Item Details A/V SYNC Adjusts the gap • Search History between picture and Displays a list of search history. sound, by delaying the sound output in relation to the picture output (0 To search for further related to 120 milliseconds).
  • Page 26 Item Details Item Details Title Search Searches for a title on Slideshow • Off: Turns off the BD-ROMs/DVD function. VIDEOs and starts • My Music from USB: playback from the Sets the music files beginning. registered in [Add Slideshow BGM]. Chapter Searches for a chapter •...
  • Page 27: Settings And Adjustments

    (page 29) • For information about update functions, Makes the audio settings visit the following website: according to the type of http://support.sony-europe.com/ connecting jacks. BD/DVD Viewing Settings (page 30) Makes detailed settings for Screen Settings BD/DVD playback.
  • Page 28 Cinema Conversion Mode If you enjoy 4K/24p 3D contents, set to [Off] Auto: Normally select this. The player in [3D Output Setting]. automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film- TV Screen Size Setting for 3D based, and switches to the Sets the screen size of your 3D- appropriate conversion method.
  • Page 29: Audio Settings

    4K Output Pause Mode Auto: Outputs 4K/24p video signals Auto: Normally select this. Dynamic automatically if you connect a 4K/ moving pictures appear without 24p -compatible device and make blurring. the appropriate settings in [BD- Frame: Displays static pictures at high ROM 24p Output] or [DVD-ROM resolution.
  • Page 30: Bd/Dvd Viewing Settings

    without a built-in Dolby Digital/ BD/DVD Viewing DTS decoder. Bitstream: Select this when connecting Settings an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoder. BD/DVD Menu Language DTS Neo:6 Selects the default menu language for Cinema: Outputs the simulated multi- BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
  • Page 31: Parental Control Settings

    DSD Multi: Plays the multi-channel Parental Control area. Settings System Settings Password Sets or changes the password for the Parental Control function. A password OSD Language allows you to set a restriction on BD- Selects your language for the player on- ROM or DVD VIDEO playback.
  • Page 32: Network Settings

    On: Sets the player to inform you of For further details, visit the following website newer software version information and check the FAQ contents: (page 27). http://support.sony-europe.com/ Off: Turns off the function. Gracenote Settings Network Connection Diagnostics Auto: Automatically downloads disc...
  • Page 33: Easy Setup

    Renderer Set-up Resetting Automatic Access Permission: Sets whether or not to allow automatic access from a newly detected Home Reset to Factory Default Settings Network controller-compatible You can reset the player settings to the product. factory default by selecting the group of Renderer Name: Displays the player’s settings.
  • Page 34: Additional Information

    TV, etc.). remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, Sound consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound or the sound is not Picture output correctly. , Check that all the connecting cables There is no picture or the picture is are securely connected (page 17).
  • Page 35: Usb Device

    OUT 2 jack (See “About AV USB device Separation Mode” (page 19).). , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a The player does not detect a USB DVI device. (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals.) device connected to the player. , The device connected to the HDMI , Make sure that the USB device is OUT jack does not support the audio...
  • Page 36 , If power failure occurs, set [Control wireless LAN router closer to each other. for HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control , Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency for HDMI] to [On] (page 31). , Check the following and refer to the band, such as a microwave, Bluetooth, or digital cordless device, may instruction manual supplied with the...
  • Page 37: Specifications

    , When “Exxxx” appears, contact your 100BASE-TX Terminal nearest Sony dealer or local authorised USB: Sony service facility and give the error USB jack Type A (For connecting a code. USB memory, memory card reader, , When “TEMP” appears, try the...
  • Page 38: Playable Discs

    Wireless Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be Wireless LAN standard: playable depending on the disc type and the IEEE802.11b/g/n version. Frequency range: The audio output differs depending on the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-13 source, connected output jack, and selected Modulation: audio settings.
  • Page 39: Playable Types Of Files

    Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs Playable types of files The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers Video switch. File format Extensions Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO MPEG-1 Video/ “.mpg,” only) *1*2 “.mpeg,” Your player has a region code printed on MPEG-2 Video/PS, “.m2ts,”...
  • Page 40 The player can play AVCHD Ver. 2.0 About wireless LAN security (AVCHD 3D/Progressive) format files. The player plays AVCHD format files that are recorded on a digital video camera, etc. Since communication via the wireless The AVCHD format disc will not play if it LAN function is established by radio has not been correctly finalised.
  • Page 41: Notes About The Discs

    TV. Manufacturer Code number • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or Sony 01 (default) heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the...
  • Page 42 Code Language Code Language 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1513 Siswati; Swati 1514 Sesotho; Sotho 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian southern 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1181 Frisian 1183 Irish...
  • Page 43: Index

    Dolby Digital 29 Index DSD Output Mode 29 Region code 39 DTS 29 Remote 15 DVD 38 Resetting 33 Numerics Resetting the player 33 3D 16 Resume 16 3D Output Setting 27 Easy Setup 21 4K Output 29 Screen Settings 27 Gracenote 24 Setup 27 AUDIO 15...
  • Page 44 The software of this player may be updated in the future. For information about any available updates and the latest Operating Instructions, please visit the following website: http://support.sony-europe.com/ To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct/ 4-467-209-11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation...

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