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Sony FMP-X5 | User Manual - Page 1
4K Media Player FMP-X5 Preparations and Connections About 4K Media Player Features of the 4K Media Player [1] Home menu [2] Preparations Procedure to start using the 4K Media Player [3] Supplied accessories [4] Checking the series name of your BRAVIA TV [5] Connecting a TV [6] Connecting an AV
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formats [22] Enjoying 4K video content on a USB flash drive [23] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus) Picture settings 33] HDMI settings Controlling the 4K Media Player together with the TV (Control for HDMI) [34] Turning off the 4K Media Player simultaneously when turning off the
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Resetting the 4K Media Player (Reset All Settings) [37] Customer support System Information [38] View Network Remote control Remote control [46] Screen Home menu [47] Announcements Trademarks Trademarks [48] Troubleshooting Power The power does not turn on. [49] Picture There is no picture. [
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The 4K Media Player does not respond to any button. [60] If the problem is not solved Resetting the 4K Media Player (Reset All Settings) [61] Customer support websites [62] [1] Preparations and Connections About 4K Media Player Features of the 4K Media Player The 4K Media Player supports 4K video
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. 1. (Settings) Select this to change the settings of the 4K Media Player (e.g. [Picture], [Sound]). 2. (Help) Select this to view information about self diagnostics and customer support. You can also view this "Help Guide." 3. (Network Status) Select this to view the internet connection status
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Supplied accessories AC adapter (1) AC power cord (mains lead) (4) Remote control with CR2032 battery (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) On supplied AC power cords (mains leads) Your 4K Media Player is supplied with AC power cords (mains leads) with four different types of plugs. For your
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For customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland For customers in Brazil For customers in other European countries *1 Make sure you find these marks between the pins. *2 Make sure the pins are stepped. [5] Preparations and Connections Preparations Checking the series name of your BRAVIA
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2 jack of your TV. : HDMI OUT 1 (for AUDIO VIDEO) jack of the 4K Media Player : High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied) : HDMI IN 2 jack of the TV or 4K projector For other BRAVIA series To watch copyright protected videos, connect the 4K Media Player to the HDMI IN 4 jack of your TV. : HDMI OUT 1 (for
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an AV receiver. Connect an AV receiver with an HDMI input jack to the 4K Media Player using a High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied) as illustrated below. : HDMI OUT 2 (for AUDIO) jack of the 4K Media Player : High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied) : HDMI IN jack of the AV receiver [8] Preparations
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cable (not supplied) : Internet : Modem : Router [9] Preparations and Connections Preparations Connecting a USB flash drive You can connect a storage device to the 4K Media Player, and can then play video content stored on the storage device. Connect a USB flash drive to the (USB) port on the front
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insulation film from the remote control. [12] Preparations and Connections Preparations Turning on the 4K Media Player Turn on the 4K Media Player by following steps below. 1. Connect the AC adapter to the 4K Media Player ( ), then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC adapter ( ) and to
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screen appears on the TV screen when you turn on the 4K Media Player for the first time or after the 4K Media Player is initialized. You can configure the following settings for the 4K Media Player by following the on-screen instructions in the Initial Setup. Press / / / to select an item you want
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2 jack of your TV. : HDMI OUT 1 (for AUDIO VIDEO) jack of the 4K Media Player : High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied) : HDMI IN 2 jack of the TV or 4K projector For other BRAVIA series To watch copyright protected videos, connect the 4K Media Player to the HDMI IN 4 jack of your TV. : HDMI OUT 1 (for
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IN jack of the AV receiver [16] Preparations and Connections Connecting devices Connecting a USB flash drive You can connect a storage device to the 4K Media Player, and can then play video content stored on the storage device. Connect a USB flash drive to the (USB) port on the front as illustrated
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: (USB) port of the 4K Media Player : USB cable (not supplied) : 4K camcorder [18] Preparations and Connections Connecting the 4K Media Player to the internet Configuring the internet connection Check the network environment requirements and then connect the 4K Media Player to the internet via a
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an account for Netflix to be able to enjoy 4K video content from the Netflix service. If you do not have an account for Netflix, create one by following the onscreen instructions. Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the 4K Media Player is connected first. Press / / / to select an item
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Content Using the USB flash drives Playable video file formats The following video file formats can be played on the 4K Media Player. Note The maximum bitrate is 60 Mbps. MP4 (H.265 HEVC) Video: up to 3840 x 2160 Frame rate: 60p MP4 (H.264 AVC) Video: up to 3840 x
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play in the content list screen. Playback starts. [24] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus) Picture settings Producing film-like images (24p output) When [24p output] is set to [Auto], the 4K Media Player produces images with filmlike quality by outputting signals of 24 frames per
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] (factory default setting), audio signals are output without the Dolby Surround effects. Select this when connecting an audio device that does not support multi-channel surround formats. When [Downmix] is set to [Surround], audio signals are output with the Dolby Surround effects. Select this when
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300 ms in 10 ms intervals. [29] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus) Sound settings Setting the HDMI OUT jack for output of audio jack. Set this function to [HDMI OUT 2] if connecting an AV receiver to the 4K Media Player via the HDMI OUT 2 (for AUDIO) jack. Press / / / to select an
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] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus) Network settings Configuring the network (Network Setup) You can easily configure settings for the internet connection of the 4K Media Player such as [Wired LAN] during the Initial Setup by following the on-screen instructions. If you want to
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Setup] from the Home menu. 2. Select [Eco]. 3. Set [Auto Standby] to [On] or [Off]. [34] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus) HDMI settings Controlling the 4K Media Player together with the TV (Control for HDMI) When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (factory default setting), you
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during the initial settings process, update the software of the 4K Media Player by following the instructions on the screen. [37] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus) Resetting all settings Resetting the 4K Media Player (Reset All Settings) You can reset the all settings of
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button on the front panel is used to restart the 4K Media Player. You cannot reset all settings of the 4K Media Player to the factory defaults by pressing this button. [38] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus) Customer support System Information You can display and check the system
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set this function to [Off], download the latest version of the software manually. [41] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus) Customer support Software Update You can update the software of the 4K Media Player. By updating to the latest version of the software, you can take advantage
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. 3. Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. 4. HDD indicator Lights up in orange or red depending on the status of the 4K Media Player. 5. RESET button Restart the 4K Media Player by pressing this button with a thin, sharp object such as the point of a pen. 6. (USB) port Connect
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Connect the supplied AC adapter. [45] Parts and Controls Indicators Indicators 1. Power indicator Blinking: Starting up Lit: Power on Light off: Power off 2. HDD indicator Blinking or lit in orange: Updating the software Blinking in red: System error [46] Parts and Controls Remote control Remote
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to select a displayed item and enters the selected item. 5. RETURN Returns to the previous screen. 6. HOME Displays the Home menu of the 4K Media Player. 7. Playback control buttons (play) Starts or re-starts playback. / (previous/next) Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. / (fast
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. 1. (Settings) Select this to change the settings of the 4K Media Player (e.g. [Picture], [Sound]). 2. (Help) Select this to view information about self diagnostics and customer support. You can also view this "Help Guide." 3. (Network Status) Select this to view the internet connection status
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. Make sure the AC adapter is connected securely to the DC IN jack on the rear of the 4K Media Player. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely to the AC outlet. [50] Troubleshooting Picture There is no picture. Re-connect all connecting cables securely. Make sure none of the
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of the TV to the input to which the 4K Media Player is connected. Make sure that the 4K Media Player is connected to the correct HDMI IN jack of the TV. [52] Troubleshooting Picture Netflix content is not in 4K image quality. As Netflix is a streaming service, content from Netflix may be played at
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.com/CA/ For customers in Latin America: http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in Europe: http://www.sony-europe.com/support/ [58] Troubleshooting Connections The 4K Media Player does not detect the USB device connected to the 4K Media Player. Make sure that the USB device is securely connected to
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to the operating instructions supplied with the AV receiver. [60] Troubleshooting Remote control The 4K Media Player does not respond to any button. Open the front cover and press the RESET button. [61] Troubleshooting If the problem is not solved Resetting the 4K Media Player (Reset All Settings
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Refer to the following websites for the latest information on the 4K Media Player. For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in Latin America: http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in Europe: http://www.sony-europe.com/support/

Section	Page
4K Media PlayerFMP-X5	1
Preparations and Connections	1
About 4K Media Player	1
Preparations	1
Connecting devices	1
Connecting the 4K Media Player to the internet	1
Enjoying 4K Video Content	1
Netflix	1
4K camcorder	2
Using the USB flash drives	2
Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)	2
Picture settings	2
Sound settings	2
Network settings	2
General settings	2
HDMI settings	2
Initial settings	2
Resetting all settings	2
Customer support	3
Parts and Controls	3
Main unit	3
Indicators	3
Remote control	3
Screen	3
Announcements	3
Trademarks	3
Troubleshooting	3
Power	3
Picture	3
Sound	4
Internet	4
Connections	4
Remote control	4
If the problem is not solved	4
[1] Preparations and ConnectionsAbout 4K Media Player Features of the 4K Media Player	4
Enjoying 4K video content	4
Enjoying content on a 4K camcorder or a USB flash drive	4
[2] Preparations and ConnectionsAbout 4K Media Player Home menu	5
[3] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Procedure to start using the 4K Media Player	5
[4] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Supplied accessories	6
On supplied AC power cords (mains leads)	6
[5] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Checking the series name of your BRAVIA TV	7
On the packaging of your BRAVIA TV:	7
On your BRAVIA TV:	7
[6] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Connecting a TV	8
For BRAVIA X9005 or X900 series, or 4K projectors (VPL-VW1100ES/VW500ES)	8
For other BRAVIA series	8
[7] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Connecting an AV receiver	8
[8] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Configuring the internet connection	9
Required network environment	9
LAN (100) port:	9
LAN cable:	9
Note	9
Connection	9
[9] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Connecting a USB flash drive	10
[10] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Connecting a 4K camcorder	10
[11] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Preparing the remote control	11
[12] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Turning on the 4K Media Player	11
[13] Preparations and ConnectionsPreparations Performing the initial setup (Initial Setup)	12
Performing the initial setup manually	12
Note	12
Hint	12
[14] Preparations and ConnectionsConnecting devices Connecting a TV	12
For BRAVIA X9005 or X900 series, or 4K projectors (VPL-VW1100ES/VW500ES)	12
For other BRAVIA series	13
[15] Preparations and ConnectionsConnecting devices Connecting an AV receiver	13
[16] Preparations and ConnectionsConnecting devices Connecting a USB flash drive	14
[17] Preparations and ConnectionsConnecting devices Connecting a 4K camcorder	14
[18] Preparations and ConnectionsConnecting the 4K Media Player to the internet Configuring the internet connection	15
Required network environment	15
LAN (100) port:	15
LAN cable:	15
Note	15
Connection	15
[19] Enjoying 4K Video ContentNetflix Enjoying 4K video content on Netflix	15
[20] Enjoying 4K Video Content4K camcorder Playable video file formats	16
Note	16
[21] Enjoying 4K Video Content4K camcorder Enjoying 4K video content on a 4K camcorder	17
[22] Enjoying 4K Video ContentUsing the USB flash drives Playable video file formats	17
Note	17
[23] Enjoying 4K Video ContentUsing the USB flash drives Enjoying 4K video content on a USB flash drive	18
[24] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Picture settings Producing film-like images (24p output)	18
[25] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Sound settings Compressing the dynamic range of audio signals (Audio DRC)	19
[26] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Sound settings Outputting audio signals according to the connected HDMI device (Audio output)	19
[27] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Sound settings Setting whether to mix down multi-channel audio signals (Downmix)	19
[28] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Sound settings Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V SYNC)	20
[29] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Sound settings Setting the HDMI OUT jack for output of audio signals (Audio from HDMI OUT)	20
[30] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Network settings Configuring the network (Network Setup)	21
[31] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Network settings Refresh the internet content list (Refresh Internet Content)	21
[32] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)General settings Selecting the language to be displayed on the screen (Language)	21
[33] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)General settings Saving power (Eco)	22
[34] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)HDMI settings Controlling the 4K Media Player together with the TV (Control for HDMI)	22
[35] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)HDMI settings Turning off the 4K Media Player simultaneously when turning off the TV (Device Auto Power Off)	22
[36] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Initial settings Performing the initial setup (Initial Setup)	23
Performing the initial setup manually	23
Note	23
Hint	23
[37] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Resetting all settings Resetting the 4K Media Player (Reset All Settings)	23
Note	24
Hint	24
[38] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Customer support System Information	24
[39] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Customer support View Network settings and status	24
[40] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Customer support Automatic Software Download	24
[41] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Customer support Software Update	25
[42] Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)Customer support Software License Information	25
[43] Parts and ControlsMain unit Front panel	25
[44] Parts and ControlsMain unit Rear panel	26
[45] Parts and ControlsIndicators Indicators	27
[46] Parts and ControlsRemote control Remote control	27
[47] Parts and ControlsScreen Home menu	29
[48] AnnouncementsTrademarks Trademarks	29
[49] TroubleshootingPower The power does not turn on.	30
[50] TroubleshootingPicture There is no picture.	30
[51] TroubleshootingPicture The Initial Setup screen does not appear.	30
[52] TroubleshootingPicture Netflix content is not in 4K image quality.	31
[53] TroubleshootingSound There is no sound.	31
[54] TroubleshootingSound Sound output is interrupted.	31
[55] TroubleshootingInternet The 4K Media Player cannot connect to the internet/network.	31
[56] TroubleshootingInternet Update fails before completion.	32
[57] TroubleshootingConnections A message appears, indicating that your TV's HDMI port is not compatible.	32
[58] TroubleshootingConnections The 4K Media Player does not detect the USB device connected to the 4K Media Player.	32
[59] TroubleshootingConnections There is no picture or sound when the 4K Media Player is connected to an AV receiver.	33
[60] TroubleshootingRemote control The 4K Media Player does not respond to any button.	33
[61] TroubleshootingIf the problem is not solved Resetting the 4K Media Player (Reset All Settings)	33
Note	33
Hint	33