Page 2 - WARNING; FCC WARNING
2 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. Batteries or batteries instal...
Page 3 - Notes About the Discs
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.______________ For customers in the USA If this prod...
Page 4 - Precautions; On placement
4 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 m On placement • Place the player in a location with adequa...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT NOTICE
5 On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector.• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted. • Be sur...
Page 7 - Table of Contents; Hookups and Settings
7 Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 8 - Guide to Parts and Controls; Front panel
8 Guide to Parts and Controls z 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 pause. : Lights up w...
Page 9 - TOP MENU; Remote
9 The available functions of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation. z Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. The player automatically returns to standby mode If any button on the player or remote...
Page 10 - Home menu display
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 . PREV/NEXT > Skips to the p...
Page 11 - Hookups and; Preparing the remote
11 Hooku p s a nd Settings Hookups and Settings Step 1: Preparing the Player 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)• Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries b...
Page 12 - Step 2: Connecting the Player; Connecting to your TV
12 Step 2: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections. 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)
13 Hooku p s a nd Settings 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). *1 See “Checking the supplied accessories” (page 11). Connecting to ...
Page 14 - Wired Setup
14 Step 3: Easy Setup 1 Plug the player into the AC outlet. 2 Press [ / 1 to turn on the player. 3 Turn on the TV, then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 4 Perform “Easy Setup.” Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic setti...
Page 15 - To set the network settings
15 Hooku p s a nd Settings 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 - Press
16 Playback Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable discs” (page 31). 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. appears on the hom...
Page 17 - Displaying the play information
17 P layback 3 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. z 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 ...
Page 18 - Playing via a Network; Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.; or ENTER for; Available Options; Common options
18 Playing via a Network Serves as a gateway delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. 1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. Connect the player to a network (page 14). 2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) on the home menu using < / ...
Page 20 - Select
20 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. 1 Select (Setup) on the home menu using < / , . 2 Select the setup category icon using M / m , and press ENTER. Icon Expl...
Page 21 - Network Update; Screen Settings; TV Type
21 Settin g s and Adju st m ents Network Update Select “OK” to update the player’s software via the network. z • 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 Scre...
Page 22 - HDMI Deep Color Output
22 Cinema Conversion Mode Output Video Format z • When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time, select “Component Video.” • If no picture appears when setting “HDMI” or “Component Video” resolution, try another resolution setting. BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output YCbCr/R...
Page 23 - Audio Settings; DSD Output Mode
23 Settin g s and Adju st m ents Audio Settings Audio (HDMI) DSD Output Mode BD Audio MIX Setting Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical) DTS (Coaxial / Optical) Audio DRC Downmix Auto Normally select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device. PCM Outputs PCM signals...
Page 25 - Music Settings
25 Settin g s and Adju st m ents Music Settings Super Audio CD Playback Layer Super Audio CD Playback Channel System Settings OSD Selects your language for the player on-screen displays. Dimmer Control for HDMI Quick Start Mode Auto Display Screen Saver Software Update Notification Gracenote Setting...
Page 26 - Network Settings; Easy Setup
26 Network Settings Internet Settings Connect the player to the network beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to the Network” (page 14). Network Connection Diagnostics You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly. BD Remote Device Registration Regis...
Page 27 - Additional; Picture
27 A d d iti o n a l I n fo rm a tio n Additional Information 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....
Page 28 - Sound
28 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). , If the audio signal ...
Page 29 - The picture is small.; BRAVIA Internet Video
29 A d d iti o n a l I n fo rm a tio n 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 sp...
Page 30 - The player does not respond to any button.; Others
30 Playback does not start from the beginning of content. , Press OPTIONS, and select “Play from beginning.” Playback does not start from the resume point where you last stopped playing. , The resume point may be cleared from memory depending on the disc when– you open the disc tray.– you disconnect...
Page 31 - Specifications; Playable discs
31 A d d iti o n a l I n fo rm a tio n 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)...
Page 32 - Playable types of files
32 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/DV...
Page 33 - To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features
33 A d d iti o n a l I n fo rm a tio n b • Some files may not play depending on the format, the encoding, or recording condition. • Some files edited on a PC may not play.• The player can recognize the following files or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:– up to folders in the 5th tree– up t...
Page 34 - No Security; About wireless LAN security
34 z • 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 man...
Page 35 - Copyrights and Trademarks
35 A d d iti o n a l I n fo rm a tio n • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewin...
Page 37 - Language code list; Parental control/area code
37 A d d iti o n a l I n fo rm a tio n For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” (page 24).The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. For details, see “Parental Control Area Code” (page 24). Language code list Code Language not specified Parental control/area code Number, A...
Page 38 - Index
38 Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. A AUDIO 9 “Audio Settings” 23 B 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 18BRAVIA Sync 29 , 33 C CD 31 Child Lock 8 , 30 Color buttons 9 Connect...
