Sony BDP-N460HP Operating Instructions

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  • Sony BDP-N460HP | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    4-151-461-12(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/blurayupdate/ Printed in Malaysia 4-151-461-12(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-N460 © 2009 Sony Corporation
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    Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing servicing) instructions trouble. FCC WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual to Part 15 Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. BDP-N460
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    to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • Do not install the
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    to this. 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. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean
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    14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been . For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 62). • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the similar symbols
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    WARNING 2 Precautions 3 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Player 13 Step 1: Connecting to Inserting the External Memory 23 Step 4: Connecting to the Network 24 When connecting to a broadband router directly 24 When connecting via a wireless bridge 25 Step
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    Settings 49 Photo Settings 51 Internet Video Settings 52 System Settings 52 Network Settings 54 Easy Setup 56 Resetting 56 Additional Information Troubleshooting 57 Self-Diagnosis Function 61 Playable Discs 62 Video Output Resolution 64 Specifications 65 Language Code List 66 Parental
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    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. b The available functions of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation.
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    be selected appears on the screen. HOME (page 30, 41) Enters the player's home menu. RETURN Returns to the previous display.
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    a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A [/1 (on/standby) (page 27) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. B Disc tray (page 30) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up in white when the player is turned on. Lights up in blue when playing BDs. D Front panel
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    up when the external memory inserted into the EXT slot on the rear of the player is recognized. E Playback Disc) may be displayed depending on the disc. F Network connection indicator Lights up when accessing the network and downloading the player's software. For details on downloading the player
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    OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks (page 17, 18, 22) D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18) E EXT slot (page 23) F Ventilation holes The ventilation fan is inside the player. G AC IN terminal (page 25) H LAN (100) terminal (page 24) I HDMI OUT jack (page 15, 20) J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks (page 17) 12
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    (phono plug ×3) (1) • AC power cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Do not connect the AC power cord until you reach "Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord" (page 25). Hookups and Settings 13
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    jack" on page 15. Analog Standard quality b • Plug in cables securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Do not apply too much pressure on the
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    OUT jack. If you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV. If you connect a 1080/24p- or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings HDMI cable (not
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    /1080i/1080p scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the LINE OUT VIDEO jack. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480i/480p/720p/ 1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the
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    . You can enjoy high-quality pictures. Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using the audio/video cable. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) (green) (blue) (red
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    to audio/video jacks Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using the audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) (yellow) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) (yellow) Match the color
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    AV Amplifier (Receiver) About audio/HDMI OUT jacks The player has the following audio jacks. Connect the player to your AV amplifier (receiver) according to the input page 22. z For correct speaker location, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected components. ,continued 19
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    , use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI
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    decoder and a digital input jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS (5.1ch) surround effects. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings or Optical digital cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack of
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    Connecting to audio L/R jacks If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to that of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 22
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    To enjoy additional content (such as BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you will need to use external memory (not supplied). Insert the external memory device (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as Sony USM2GL, USM4GL, or USM1GH) into the EXT slot as your local storage. b The
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    instruction manual supplied with the broadband router, or to those with the wireless bridge and the wireless LAN router (access point). 2 Make the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 54). When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc
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    When connecting via a wireless bridge Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all of the other connections are complete, connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal of the player. Then plug the player and TV AC power cords into the AC outlet. Hookups and
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    inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player (page 10). Controlling TVs with the remote You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. b When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
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    you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 02 LG/Goldstar 04 Mitsubishi/MGA 13 NEC 04 basic adjustments for using the player. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your player. Make the settings below
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    test screen appears for about 30 seconds. Example: when the video output resolution is set to 1080i 6 Select the cable type used to connect the player and your TV, and press ENTER. b When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time, select "Component Video." Current
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    Hookups and Settings b If no picture appears, press RETURN to return to the previous screen, and change the resolution setting. 2 Select "Finish," and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 3 Select "OK" or "Cancel," and press ENTER. When you select "Video" in step 6 Select an aspect ratio
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    the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing side facing down 3 Press Z on the player to close the disc tray. • When you insert a commercially available BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, playback
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    the instruction manual supplied with the disc. • Depending on BDs or DVDs recorded on other equipment, title lists or title names may not be displayed. To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play) After stopping playback, select using M/ m, and press N PLAY or ENTER. The player
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    beginning. Displays the disc's Top Menu (page the on-screen instructions. Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD player. The external memory is used as the local storage. Make sure that the external memory is properly inserted into the player (page 23). 3 Connect the player to a network (page 24). 4 Turn the player
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    / BD-LIVE. The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. To delete all data 1 Press HOME. 2 Select -enter another number. 4 Press ENTER. After a while, the player starts playback from the selected number. Displaying the playing time and
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    from the HDMI OUT/ DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks. • There may be little effect by changing the "Audio Filter" setting depending on the disc or playback environment. To adjust the picture 1 Press OPTIONS during playback. The options menu appears. 2 Select "Picture Quality Mode" using M/ m, and
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    Internet Video services. For details on deleting your personal information on the server, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/ video file or player situation. Preparing for the BRAVIA Internet Video service 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of "Step 4: Connecting to the Network" on page
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    y Full screen size About messages You can find important messages about new features, Internet content providers, and more. 1 Press HOME. 2 Select (Network) using . 4 Select a message
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    MP3 Audio Tracks Playing music CDs CD 1 Insert a music CD. The Music Player screen appears. 2 Press N PLAY. Playback starts. To select a music CD ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks 1 Insert a disc containing MP3 audio tracks. 2 Select (Music) using
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    monaural tracks (except MP3 audio tracks). b • The point where you stopped playing (resume point) is cleared from memory when: - you open the disc tray, or - you turn off the player. • The player can play the following MP3 audio tracks. - Format: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 - Sampling frequency: 32 kHz/44
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    a Sony TV compatible with "PhotoTV HD," you can enjoy best quality images by the following connection and setting. 1 Connect the player to the TV using an HDMI cable (not supplied). 2 Set the TV's video setting to [VIDEO-A] mode. For details on [VIDEO-A], refer to the instruction manual supplied
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    photo files on the connected USB device. 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB device before connecting. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player b • Do not remove the USB device during operation. Stop playback and turn off the file list and
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    Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. 1 Press HOME. 2 Select (Setup) using
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    website: http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate/ 1 Select "Network Update" using M/m, and press ENTER. The player connects to the network, and the while downloading or updating software. • Any operations, including opening the disc tray, are not available while updating. • Downloading times may differ
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    Settings and Adjustments To update the software using an update disc You can update and improve the functions of the player using an update disc provided by Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 Insert the update disc. The display asks for confirmation. 2 Select "OK," and press
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    , 1080i, or 1080p* signals from the HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. * HDMI only Auto Video Normally select this. The player automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method. The conversion method suited for
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    " or "Cancel," and press ENTER. Follow the on-screen instructions. The HD indicator lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals. b • If no picture appears after changing the "Output Video Format" settings, hold down x on the player for more than 10 seconds. The video output resolution
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    reproduced as the value increases. The player supports a color depth of up to 12 bits. Connecting the player and a TV that supports Deep Color allows more accurate color mode for DVD playback pause status. For BD-ROMs or discs containing AVCHD files, "Pause Mode" automatically switches to "Auto
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    If you select "96kHz/24bit" when an AV amplifier (receiver) that does not support 96 kHz is connected, no sound or a loud sound may result. Audio Range Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played back at the "Standard" level. Performs playback
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    from the content of a BD (in BDMV mode) being played. Network connections and settings are required when using this function (page 54). List" (page 66). Hybrid Disc Playback Layer Selects the layer priority when playing a Hybrid Disc. To change the setting, turn the player off and on again. BD
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    which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. BD Parental Control Playback of some BD-ROMs
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    limited on this player. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case For Canada English TV rating: 14+ French TV rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. For details, see "Custom Rating System Chart" (page 67). z If you
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    you block unrated TV programs, the following types of programs may be blocked: - programs broadcast from another country - emergency broadcasts - political programs - sports - news - public service announcements - religious programs - weather 51
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    The default settings are underlined. Region Set your region to receive services from Internet content providers. 1 Select "Region" in "Internet Video 2 Select "Start" using
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    Off Turns off the function. Software Update Notification Informs you of newer software version information. Network connections and settings are required when using this function (page 54). On Sets the player to inform you of newer software version information (page 42). Off Turns off the
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    or wireless LAN router. The items that need to be set may differ, depending on the Internet service provider or the router. For details, refer to the instruction manuals that have been provided by your Internet service provider or supplied with the router. 1 Select "Internet Settings" in "Network
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    diagnostic starts. Results are displayed after the player finishes the network diagnostic. If an error message appears, follow the on-screen instructions. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate/ 8 Select "OK," and press ENTER
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    . 3 Follow the instructions for "Step 7: Easy Setup" (page 27) from step 4. Resetting You can reset the player settings to the factory Settings - Photo Settings - Internet Video Settings - System Settings - Network Settings - All Settings 4 Select "Start" using
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    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. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC power cord
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    14) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. , When playing a double-layer BD/DVD, the in "DVD Aspect Ratio" under "Screen Settings." , The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD (page 44). Video signals are not output from the
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    player is connected to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable directly to the TV. If the problem is fixed, refer to the instruction manual device connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format of the player. Check the audio settings (page 46). The
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    on (page 31). Some functions such as Stop or Search cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. The language for the soundtrack/subtitle or angles cannot be changed. , Try using the BD
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    Video The player cannot connect to the network. , Check the network connection (page 24) and the network settings (page Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code. • Check that the ventilation holes on the rear of the player are not blocked. • Place the player
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    Playable Discs Type Blu-ray Disc Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in BD BDMV and BDAV mode, including 8 cm discs (single layer) and DL discs DATA BD BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks* or JPEG image files DVD VIDEO DVD Discs such as
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    player plays BDs/ DVDs according to the disc content the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Refer to the instruction manual BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs cannot be played on this player. • Note about BD-REs/BD-Rs This player supports Ver. 2.1 BD-RE and Ver. 1.1, 1.2 and
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    recorded in AVCHD format This player can play AVCHD format discs. TM What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format high definition (HD) video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on DVD discs, in the same way as it would be for a standard definition (SD) television signal. *1
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    Type A (For connecting digital still camera and USB memory) General Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 26 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 mm × 238 mm × 70 mm (17 in. × 9 3/8 in. × 2 7/8 in.) (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 2.8 kg (6 lb 2 3/4 oz) Operating
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    Language Code List For details, see page 48. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language not specified Parental Control/Area Code For details, see page 49. Number, Area (Code) 2044, Argentina (ar) 2047, Australia
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    Custom Rating System Chart For details, see page 50. Rating system TV Rating Movie Rating TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA G PG PG-13 R NC-17 and X Details All children Directed to children age 7 and older General audience Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned Mature audience
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    BD-ROM (page 62) BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory) are commercially produced discs and are available in the same capacities as most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Definition format, for playback on Bluray Disc/DVD players. Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 62) A disc format developed for
  • Sony BDP-N460HP | Operating Instructions - Page 69
    supports up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound for the next generation optical discs expression of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony "PhotoTV HD" compatible devices using an HDMI connected to a TV with 24p capabilities, the player displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals -
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    Bitstream 58 Blu-ray Disc 62, 68 player 56 Resume 9, 31, 38 S "Screen Settings" 43 Self-diagnosis function 61 "Setup" 41 Slideshow 38, 40 Slow-motion play 9 Software update 24, 42, 53 SUBTITLE 8 System Power-Off 16 "System Settings" 52 T THEATER 8, 16 "Title Search" 33 TOP MENU 9, 32 Troubleshooting
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    U Update 24, 42 USB 40 V "Video" 30 Video output resolution 64 W Wireless bridge 25, 54 X x.v.Color 46, 69 71
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4-151-461-
12
(1)
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
4-151-461-
12
(1)
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-N460
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/blurayupdate/