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Sony BDP-BX37 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-169-139-12(1)
The software of this player may be updated in the future. To find out details on any
available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-S370/BX37
4-169-139-12(1)
Printed in Malaysia
© 2010 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-169-139-12(1) The software of this player may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S370/BX37 4-169-139-12(1) Printed in Malaysia © 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
  • Page 3 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.______________ Serial No.______________ For customers in the USA If this product is not working properly, please call 1-866-909- 7669.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Precautions The power requirements and power consumption of this player are indicated on the back of the player. Check that the player’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. Power requirements and power consumption On placement • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

  • Page 5: Important Safety

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.
  • Page 6 14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Precautions .

  • Page 8: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A Disc tray B Power indicator Lights up in white when the player is turned on. C Remote sensor D Front panel display N, X: Lights up during playback or...

  • Page 9: Top Menu

    Adjusts the TV volume. THEATER (page 33) Switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically. The THEATER button functions only when connected to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Mode- compatible TV. AUDIO (page 24)
  • Page 10 HOME Enters the player’s home menu. Displays the wall paper when pressed on the category icon of the home menu. RETURN Returns to the previous display. </M/m/, Moves the highlight to select a displayed item. Center button (ENTER) Enters the selected item. E .

  • Page 11: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Step 1: Preparing the Player Checking the supplied accessories Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX37 for U.S. models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) •...

  • Page 12: Step 2: Connecting The Player

    Step 2: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections. Connecting to your TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. * See “Checking the supplied accessories”...
  • Page 13 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 23). See “Checking the supplied accessories”...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Easy Setup

    Step 3: Easy Setup When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts “Easy Setup.” Plug the player into the AC outlet. to AC outlet Press [/1 to turn on the player. Turn on the TV, then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV...
  • Page 15 To set the network settings Select “Network Settings,” “Internet Settings,” then “USB Wireless Setup” (page 26), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  • Page 16: Playback

    Playback Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable discs” (page 31). Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

  • Page 17: Playing From A Usb Device

    Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE. The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. To delete data in the USB memory, select “Erase BD Data” in the (Video), and press ENTER. All data stored in the buda/budb folder will be erased.

  • Page 18: Playing Via A Network

    Playing via a Network Streaming BRAVIA Internet Video Serves as a gateway delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. Connect the player to a network (page 14). Select (Video), (Photo) on the home menu using...
  • Page 19 Items Details Play/Pause Starts or pauses the playback. Top Menu Displays the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu. Menu/Popup Displays the BD-ROM’s Menu Pop-up Menu or DVD’s menu. Title Search Searches for a title on BD- ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts playback from the beginning.

  • Page 20: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. The default settings are underlined. Select (Setup) on the home menu using </,. Select the setup category icon using M/m, and press ENTER.

  • Page 21: Network Update

    • We recommend the network update every 2 months or so. • For information about update functions, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Screen Settings TV Type 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
  • Page 22 Cinema Conversion Mode Auto Normally select this. The player automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method. Video The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material.

  • Page 23: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings Audio (HDMI) Auto Normally select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device. Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack. DSD Output Mode Outputs DSD signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD.

  • Page 24: Bd/Dvd Viewing Settings

    BD/DVD Viewing Settings BD/DVD Menu Selects the default menu language for BD- ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. When you select “Select Language Code,” the display for entering the language code appears. Enter the code for your language by referring to “Language code list” (page 37). Audio Selects the default track language for BD- ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.

  • Page 25: Music Settings

    Music Settings Super Audio CD Playback Layer Super Audio Plays the Super Audio CD layer. Plays the CD layer. Super Audio CD Playback Channel DSD 2ch Plays the 2ch area. DSD Multi Plays the multi-channel area. System Settings Selects your language for the player on- screen displays.

  • Page 26: Network Settings

    Select this when you use a Setup USB wireless LAN adapter. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/ bluraysupport/ Network Connection Diagnostics You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly.

  • Page 27: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 12).

  • Page 28: Usb Device

    Sound There is no sound or the sound is not output correctly. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 12). , Switch the input selector on your AV amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals of the player are output from your AV amplifier (receiver).

  • Page 29: Network Connection

    BRAVIA Internet Video The picture/sound is poor/certain programs display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes. , Picture/sound quality may be poor depending on Internet content providers. , Picture/sound quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. We recommend the connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard definition video (10 Mbps for high definition video).
  • Page 30 “Exxxxx” or “FAN ERR” appears on the front panel display. , When “Exxxxx” appears, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code. , When “FAN ERR” appears, try the The player does not respond to any button.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Inputs and outputs (Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load impedance) LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L: Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/...

  • Page 32: Playable Types Of Files

    Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays BDs/ DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers...
  • Page 33 DATA DVDs. 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 (supplied with BDP-BX37 only), operation is simplified as below: •...

  • Page 34: About Wireless Lan Security

    • 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 instruction manual supplied with the TV.

  • Page 35: Copyrights And Trademarks

    “BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
  • Page 36 Code numbers of controllable 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. Manufacturer Sony Daewoo Emerson Funai General Electric Goldstar Hitachi Mitsubishi/MGA Panasonic...

  • Page 37: Language Code List

    Language code list For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” (page 24). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Parental control/area code For details, see “Parental Control Area Code” (page 24). Number, Area (Code) 2044, Argentina (ar) 2047, Australia (au) 2046, Austria (at) 2057, Belgium (be)

  • Page 38: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. AUDIO 9 “Audio Settings” 23 Batteries 11 “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” 24 BD-LIVE 16 BD-R 31 BD-RE 31 Bitstream 28 Blu-ray Disc 31 BONUSVIEW 16 BRAVIA Internet Video BRAVIA Sync 29 CD 31 Child Lock 8 Color buttons 9 Connecting...

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