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Sony BDP-BX59 Operating Instructions Manual

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Blu-ray Disc™ /
DVD Player
Operating Instructions
BDP-S590/BX59
4-410-140-11(1)
Getting Started
Playback
Internet
Settings and Adjustments
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Operating Instructions BDP-S590/BX59 4-410-140-11(1) Getting Started Playback Internet Settings and Adjustments Additional Information...

  • 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 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. 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.______________...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.
  • Page 5 On watching 3D video images Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from person to person.
  • Page 6 “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks. • “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 7 ® • Opera Browser from Opera Software ASA. Copyright 1995-2010 Opera Software ASA. All rights reserved. • All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. • Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated in this document.
  • Page 8 GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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 [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. B Disc tray C Front panel display D Z (open/close) E N (play)
  • Page 11 Rear panel A LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (USB) jack D LAN (100) terminal E HDMI OUT jack F LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack...

  • Page 12: Top Menu

    Remote The available functions of the remote are different depending on the disc or the situation. AUDIO SUBTITLE DISPLAY YELLOW BLUE PREV PAUSE PLAY STOP NETFLIX Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
  • Page 13 The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder. SEN (page 22) Accesses the “Sony Entertainment Network™” online service. Home menu display The home menu appears when you press HOME.

  • Page 14: Step 1: Supplied Accessories

    Step 1: Supplied Accessories Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • High Speed HDMI Cable (1) (BDP-BX59 only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

  • Page 15: 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 Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. High quality High Speed HDMI Cable Audio/video cable (supplied)
  • Page 16 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 High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied)
  • Page 17 See “Step 1: Supplied Accessories” (page 14). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Preparing For Network Connection

    Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection If you are not going to connect the player to a network, proceed to “Step 4: Easy Setup” (page 18). Wired Setup Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player. LAN cable (not supplied) Internet...
  • Page 19 Perform [Easy Initial Settings]. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using </M/m/, and ENTER on the remote. </M/m/, ENTER When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete, select [Easy Network Settings] to use the network functions of the player.

  • Page 20: Playback

    Playback Playing a Disc For playable discs, see page 38. 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 21: Playing From A Usb Device

    Enjoying Blu-ray 3D You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with the “Blu-ray 3D” logo*. Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback. • Connect the player to your 3D- compatible devices using a High Speed HDMI Cable. • Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D] in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 28).

  • Page 22: Playing Via A Network

    ENTER. Playing via a Network Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network Sony Entertainment Network serves as a gateway, delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. • Some Internet content requires registration via a PC before it can be played.
  • Page 23 (PARTY STREAMING) You can play music files on the player (PARTY host) in other rooms Player simultaneously through Sony products (PARTY guest) which are compatible with DLNA and the PARTY STREAMING function, or vice versa. [Photo], then Prepare for PARTY STREAMING.

  • Page 24: Available Options

    Available Options Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Common options [Repeat Setting]: mode. [3D Menu]: – [Simulated 3D]: Adjusts the simulated 3D effect. – [3D Depth Adjustment]: Adjusts the depth of 3D image.
  • Page 25 [Close PARTY]: Closes a PARTY which the player is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function ends for all other participating products. Displays [Music Search]: information on the audio CD (CD- DA) based on Gracenote technology. Searches for related information using keywords from Gracenote when selecting [Track], [Artist] or [Related].

  • Page 26: Internet

    Internet Browsing Websites You can connect to the Internet and enjoy websites. Prepare the Internet Browser. Connect the player to a network (page 18). Select [Network] on the home menu using </,. Select [Internet Browser] using M/m, and press ENTER. This browser does not support some websites functions, and some websites may not be shown correctly.
  • Page 27 Available options Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. [Browser Setup]: Displays the Internet Browser settings. – [Zoom]: Increases or decreases the size of the displayed contents. – [JavaScript Setup]: Enables or disables JavaScript.

  • Page 28: Settings And Adjustments

    • We recommend performing the network update every 2 months or so. • For information about update functions, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ [Screen Settings] x [3D Output Setting] [Auto]: Normally select this. [Off]: Select this to display all content in...

  • Page 29: [Audio Settings]

    x [Output Video Format] [HDMI]: Normally select [Auto]. Select [Original Resolution] to output the resolution recorded on the disc. When the resolution is lower than the SD resolution, it is scaled up to the SD resolution. [Video]: Automatically sets the lowest resolution.

  • Page 30: [Bd/Dvd Viewing Settings]

    x [Dolby Digital / DTS] [Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. [Bitstream]: Select this when connecting an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.

  • Page 31: [Parental Control Settings]

    [Parental Control Settings] x [Password] Sets or changes the password for the Parental Control function. A password allows you to set a restriction on BD- ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If necessary, you can differentiate the restriction levels for BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet videos.

  • Page 32: [Network Settings]

    [View Network Status]: Displays the current network status. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ x [Network Connection Diagnostics] Checks for the proper network connection by running the network diagnostics.

  • Page 33: [Easy Setup]

    x [Renderer Options] [Auto Access Permission]: Sets whether or not to allow automatic access from newly detected DLNA controller- compatible product. [Renderer Name]: Displays the player’s name as it is listed on other DLNA products on the network. x [Renderer Access Control] Displays a list of DLNA controller- compatible products and sets whether or not each product is accessible via this...

  • Page 34: 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 15).

  • Page 35: Usb Device

    , Check if the USB device is on. , If the USB device is connected via a USB hub, connect the USB device directly to the player. Sony Entertainment Network The picture/sound is poor/certain programs display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes.
  • Page 36 You cannot connect the player to the wireless LAN router. , Check if the wireless LAN router is on. , Depending on the surrounding environment, such as the wall material, radio wave receiving condition, or obstacles between the player and the wireless LAN router, the communication distance may be shortened.
  • Page 37 “Exxxx” or “TEMP” appears on the front panel display. , When “Exxxx” appears, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code. , When “TEMP” appears, place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

  • Page 38: 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 LINE OUT VIDEO: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms...

  • Page 39: Playable Types Of Files

    • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms to the NTSC color system). Note on Discs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,...

  • Page 40: About Wireless Lan Security

    The player does not play coded files such as DRM. The player may not play this file format on a DLNA server. The player can only play standard definition video on a DLNA server. This player can play AVCHD Ver.2.0 format.

  • Page 41: Notes About The Discs

    TV manufacturer’s code using the number buttons. 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 Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi LG/Goldstar Mitsubishi/MGA Panasonic Philips...

  • Page 42: Language Code List

    Language code list For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] (page 30). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1032 Afrikaans 1044 Arabic 1051 Aymara 1053 Bashkir 1059 Bulgarian 1061 Bislama 1067 Tibetan 1079 Catalan 1097 Czech 1105 Danish...
  • Page 43 Parental control/area code For details, see [Parental Control Area Code] (page 31). Code Area 2044 Argentina 2047 Australia 2046 Austria 2057 Belgium 2070 Brazil 2090 Chile 2092 China 2093 Colombia 2115 Denmark 2165 Finland 2174 France 2109 Germany 2200 Greece 2219 Hong Kong 2248 India 2238 Indonesia...
  • 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://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ 4-410-140-11(1) © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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