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    On moving the system
    Before moving the system, make sure that there is no 
    disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains 
    lead) from the wall outlet (mains).Notes about the Discs
    On handling discs
     To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 
    edge. Do not touch the surface.
     Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
     Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or 
    heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in 
    a car parked in direct sunlight as the 
    temperature may rise considerably inside the 
    car.
     After playing, store the disc in its case.
    On cleaning
     Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning 
    cloth.
    Wipe the disc from the center out.
     Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 
    commercially available cleaners, or anti-static 
    spray intended for vinyl LPs.
    This system can only playback a standard 
    circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular 
    discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause 
    a malfunction.
    Do not use a disc that has a commercially 
    available accessory attached, such as a label or 
    ring.
     
    						
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    Troubleshooting
    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting 
    guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your 
    nearest Sony dealer.
    Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
    In the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together 
    (S-AIR main unit and sub unit).
    Power
    Picture
    Symptom Remedy
    The power is not turned on.  Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
    "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the front panel display.
    If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH 
    POWER” appear alternately in 
    the front panel display.Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after 
    “STANDBY” disappears.
     Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
     Are you using only the specified speakers?
     Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?
     After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If 
    the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above 
    items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
    Symptom Remedy
    There is no picture.  The video connecting cords are not connected securely.
     The video connecting cords are damaged.
     The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 22).
     The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the 
    system.
     Check the output method on your system (page 22).
     Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
     The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth 
    Digital Content Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not 
    light up) (page 22).
     When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily 
    interrupted at the point where the layers switch.
    No picture appears when the 
    video output resolution selected 
    in [Output Video Format] is 
    incorrect. Press and hold N and Z on the unit for more than 5 seconds to reset the video 
    output resolution to the lowest resolution.
    Video signals are not output 
    from the jacks, other than from 
    the HDMI OUT jack, when 
    connecting the HDMI OUT jack 
    and other video output jacks at 
    the same time. Set [Output Video Format] to [Component Video] (page 80).
    The dark area of the picture is too 
    dark/the bright area is too bright 
    or unnatural. Set [Picture Quality Mode] to [Standard] (default) (page 44).
     
    						
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    Sound
    The picture is not output 
    correctly. Check the [Output Video Format] settings (page 80).
    Picture noise appears.  The disc is dirty or flawed.
     If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your 
    TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some BD/DVD programs could affect 
    picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your 
    unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to the other input jacks.
    Even though you set the aspect 
    ratio in [TV Type] of [Video 
    Settings], the picture does not fill 
    the TV screen. The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
    Color irregularity occurs on the 
    TV screen. If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers 
    at least 0.3 meters from the TV set.
     If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 
    to 30 minutes.
     If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set.
     Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care 
    device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.
    Symptom Remedy
    There is no sound.  The speaker cord is not connected securely.
     Press   on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel 
    display. 
     The system is in pause mode. Press N to return to normal play mode.
     Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press N to return to normal play 
    mode.
     Check the speaker settings (page 70). 
     Slow forward or freeze frame is performed. Press N to return to normal play 
    mode.
    No sound is output from the 
    HDMI OUT jack.  The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device 
    jacks do not accept audio signals.
     Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected 
    component off and on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect an HDMI cable 
    again.
     Set [BD/DVD Audio Output] to [HDMI priority] (page 82).
    The left and right sounds are 
    unbalanced or reversed. Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
    There is no sound from the 
    subwoofer. Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 70).
    Severe hum or noise is heard.  Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
     Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at 
    least 3 meters away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
     Move your TV away from the audio components.
     The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with 
    alcohol.
     Clean the disc.
    The sound loses stereo effect 
    when you play a CD. Select stereo sound by pressing   
    (page 51).
     Make sure the unit is connected properly.
    Symptom Remedy
     
    						
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    Operation
    The surround effect is difficult to 
    hear when you are playing a 
    sound track of Dolby Digital, 
    DTS, or MPEG audio. Check the decoding mode setting (page 35).
     Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 70).
     Depending on the BD/DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. 
    It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby 
    Digital or MPEG audio format.
    The sound comes from the center 
    speaker only. Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
    No sound is heard from the 
    center speaker. Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 70).
     Check the decoding mode setting 
    (page 35).
     Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less 
    noticeable.
     A 2 channel source is being played.
    No sound or only a very low-
    level sound is heard from the 
    surround speakers. Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 70).
     Check the decoding mode setting 
    (page 35).
     Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less 
    noticeable.
     A 2 channel source is being played.
    The beginning of the sound is cut 
    off. Set the sound mode to “
    MOVIE” or “MUSIC” (page 50).
     Select “A.F.D. STD” for the decoding mode (page 35).
    The sound effects are disabled.  The effects of SOUND MODE, DYNAMIC BASS, NIGHT, “TONE,” and 
    “DEC. MODE” may be disabled depending on the input stream (page 82).
    Distortion occurs in the sound of 
    a connected component. Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate - TV] 
    or [Attenuate - AUDIO] (page 81).
    Symptom Remedy
    Radio stations cannot be tuned 
    in. Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna 
    (aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
     The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic 
    tuning). Use direct tuning.
     No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when 
    tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 54).
     Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.
    The remote does not function.  There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.
     The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
     The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
     The batteries in the remote are weak.
     When you cannot perform menu operations via the front panel display, press 
    HOME on the remote.
    Symptom Remedy
     
    						
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    The disc does not play.  The disc is dirty.
     There is no disc inserted.
     The disc is upside down.
    Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
     The disc is skewed on the disc tray.
     You are attempting to play a disc with a format that cannot be played back by 
    this system (page 99).
     The region code on the BD/DVD does not match the system.
     Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses. 
    Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.
     The system cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 99).
    File names are not displayed 
    correctly. The system can only display ISO 8859-1-compliant character formats. Other 
    character formats may be displayed differently.
     Depending on the writing software used, the input characters may be displayed 
    differently.
    A disc does not start playing 
    from the beginning. Resume Play has been selected.
    Press OPTIONS and select [Play from start], then press  .
     The title or BD/DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen.
    The system starts playing the 
    disc automatically. The BD/DVD features an auto playback function.
    Playback stops automatically.  Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the 
    system stops playback at the auto pause signal.
    You cannot perform some 
    functions such as stop or search. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations 
    above. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
    Messages do not appear on the 
    TV screen in the language you 
    want. In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in 
    [OSD] in [System Settings] (page 86).
    The language for the soundtrack/
    subtitle or angles cannot be 
    changed. Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the 
    remote (page 41).
     Multi-lingual tracks/subtitles or multi-angles are not recorded on the BD or 
    DVD being played.
     The BD or DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track/
    subtitle or angles.
    The disc tray does not open and 
    you cannot remove the disc even 
    after you press Z. Try the following: 1 Press and hold VOLUME – and Z on the unit for more 
    than 5 seconds to open the disc tray. 2 Remove the disc. 3 Disconnect the AC 
    power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after 
    several minutes.
    A disc cannot be ejected and 
    “LOCKED” appears in the front 
    panel display. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
    The system does not work 
    normally. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then 
    reconnect after several minutes.
    Symptom Remedy
     
    						
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    The Control for HDMI function 
    does not work. When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI 
    connection (page 22).
     Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to [On] (page 85).
     Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [Control for 
    HDMI] function.
     Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is 
    connected securely.
     Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function. 
    Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.
     If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power 
    cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI 
    Settings] to [Off], then set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to [On] 
    (page 85).
     For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” 
    (page 66).
    No sound is output from the 
    system and TV while using the 
    System Audio Control function. Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control 
    function.
     For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” 
    (page 66).
    The external memory is not 
    recognized. Try the following: 1 Turn the system off. 2 Align the V m ar k  o f  t h e  E X T  s l o t  
    with the V mark on the external memory, and insert the external memory 
    (USG1H only). 3 Turn the system on. 4 Check that the EXT indicator lights 
    up in the front panel display.
    Bonus contents or other data that 
    are contained in a BD-ROM 
    cannot be played. Try the following: 1 Remove the disc. 2 Turn the system off. 3 Remove and 
    re-insert the external memory (page 28). 4 Turn the system on. 5 Check that 
    the EXT indicator lights up in the front panel display. 6 Insert the BD-ROM 
    with BonusView/BD-Live.
    A message indicating that the 
    local storage does not have 
    enough space appears on the 
    screen. Delete unnecessary data in the external memory (page 46).
    The unit does not work and 
    “CHILD LOCK” appears in the 
    front panel display when you 
    press any button on the unit. Set the child lock function to off (page 75).
    The system menu does not work.  Press HOME on the remote.
    Symptom Remedy
     
    						
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    The S-AIR function
    Symptom Remedy
    S-AIR connection is not 
    established (sound transmission 
    is not established), e.g., the 
    indicator of the S-AIR sub unit 
    does the following:
     Turns off.
    
     Turns red. If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 meters away from the 
    unit.
     Confirm the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 60).
     You performed pairing the unit and another S-AIR sub unit. Perform pairing of 
    the desired S-AIR sub unit (page 63).
     The unit is paired to another S-AIR sub unit. To cancel pairing, reset the ID of 
    the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 60).
     Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless 
    products.
     Stop using another wireless product.
     The S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is 
    connected and turn on the S-AIR sub unit.
    No sound is heard from the 
    S-AIR sub unit. If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 meters away from the 
    unit.
     Confirm the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 60).
     Confirm the pairing setting (page 63).
     Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.
     Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a 
    microwave oven.
     Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless 
    products.
     Stop using another wireless product.
     Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 64).
     Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
     Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them.
    There is noise or the sound skips.  If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 meters away from the 
    unit.
     Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.
     Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a 
    microwave oven.
     Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless 
    products.
     Stop using another wireless product.
     Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 64).
     Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
     
    						
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    Self-diagnosis Function 
    When the self-diagnosis function is activated to 
    prevent the system from malfunctioning, an 
    error code appears in the front panel display, or 
    just   appears without any messages on the 
    entire screen. In these cases, check the 
    following.
    When an error code appears in 
    the front panel display
    When just   appears without 
    any messages on the entire 
    screen
    Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local 
    authorized Sony service facility.
    Error code Corrective action
    Exxxx Contact your nearest Sony dealer or 
    local authorized Sony service 
    facility and give the error code.
    SYSTEM ERR
    UPDATE NGTurn off the system and disconnect 
    the AC power cord (mains lead) 
    from the wall outlet (mains), then 
    reconnect and turn the system on. If 
    the system does not work normally, 
    consult your nearest Sony dealer or 
    local authorized Sony service 
    facility.
     
    						
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    Playable Discs
    * JPEG format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
    ** Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording condition. The AVCHD format disc will 
    not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
    Notes about BD-ROM compatibility
    Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending 
    on the disc type and the version.
    The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings.
    Discs that cannot be played
     BDs with cartridge
     DVD-RAMs
     HD DVDs
     DVD Audio discs
    
     Data part of CD-Extras
     VCDs/Super VCDs
     HD layer on Super Audio CDs
     BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 100).
    Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon
    Blu-ray Disc
    BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in 
    BDMV and BDAV mode, including 
    8 cm discs (single layer) and DL 
    discs
    DVD VIDEODiscs such as movies that can be 
    purchased or rented
    DVD/DATA DVDDVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode 
    or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video and 
    VR mode, including 8 cm discs 
    (single layer) and DVD+R DL/
    DVD-R DL discs
    DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
    DVD-Rs containing JPEG* image 
    files
    AVCHDDiscs recorded in AVCHD format**
    CDMusic CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in 
    music CD format
    DATA CD           – CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing JPEG 
    image files
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    Note on playback operations of a BD/DVD
    Some playback operations of a BD/DVD may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this 
    system plays a BD/DVD according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some 
    playback features may not be available. Refer to the instructions supplied with the BD/DVD.
    Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only)
    Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a BD-ROM/DVD 
    VIDEO (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
    DVD VIDEO labeled   will also play on this system.
    If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by region code.] will 
    appear on the TV screen. Depending on the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO, no region code may be indicated 
    even though playing the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
    Notes about BD-REs/BD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or 
    CD-Rs/CD-RWs
    Some BD-REs/BD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be 
    played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the 
    characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be 
    played if postscripts are recordable.
    A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to 
    the operating instructions supplied with the recording device. Note that some playback functions may 
    not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view 
    the disc using normal playback.
    Notes on discs
    This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
    DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the 
    Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be compatible with this product.
    Note about double-layer DVDs
    The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch.
    Note about 8 cm BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs
    Some 8 cm BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs cannot be played on this system.
    Note about BD-REs/BD-Rs
    This system supports Ver. 2.1 BD-RE and Ver. 1.1 and 1.2 BD-R including organic pigment type BD-
    R (LTH type).
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