Sony Portable Multimedia Player SMP NX20 User Manual

4-295-323-11(1)  
Network Media  
Player  
Operating Instructions  
SMP-N200/NX20  
 
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with FCC radiation  
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency  
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to  
OET65. This equipment should be installed and  
operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more  
away from person’s body (excluding extremities:  
hands, wrists, feet and ankles).  
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 meters.  
On placement  
• Place the player in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.  
• Do not place any cloth on the player, do not place  
any objects in front of the player, and do not place  
the player on soft surfaces such as a rug, as it may  
block the ventilation holes.  
Contains FCC ID : EW4DWMW042  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom  
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.  
• Do not install this player in a confined space, such  
as a bookshelf or similar unit.  
• Do not place the player in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
• Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on  
ships, or on other vessels.  
Model No.______________  
Serial No.______________  
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-  
866-909-7669.  
• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It  
is designed to be operated in a horizontal position  
only.  
• Do not place metal objects in front of the front  
panel. It may limit reception of radio waves.  
• Do not place the player in a place where medical  
equipment is in use. It may cause a malfunction of  
medical instruments.  
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device,  
consult your physician or the manufacturer of  
your medical device before using the wireless  
LAN function.  
• Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the  
player.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord and all other  
cables from the player when you move the player.  
On power sources  
• The player is not disconnected from the AC  
power source as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.  
• Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if you  
are not going to use the player for a long time. To  
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
• Observe following points to prevent the AC  
power cord being damaged. Do not use the AC  
power cord if it is damaged, as doing so may  
result in an electric shock or fire.  
– Do not pinch the AC power cord between the  
player and wall, shelf, etc.  
– Do not put anything heavy on the AC power  
cord or pull on the AC power cord itself.  
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On AC adapter  
• Use the supplied AC adapter (AC-NX1W) for  
this player, as other adapters may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.  
• Do not confine the AC adapter in a closed place  
such as a bookshelf or an AV cabinet.  
• Do not connect the AC adapter to a traveler’s  
electric transformer, which may generate heat and  
cause a malfunction.  
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. You must  
decide what works best. If you experience any  
discomfort, you should stop watching the 3D video  
images until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if  
you believe necessary. You should also review (i)  
the instruction manual and/or the caution message  
of any other device used with, or streaming contents  
played with this product and (ii) our website  
• Do not drop or apply shock.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
section with very low level inputs or no audio  
signals. If you do, your ears and the speakers may  
be damaged when a peak level section is played.  
information. The vision of young children  
(especially those under six years old) is still under  
development. Consult your doctor (such as a  
pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young  
children to watch 3D video images.  
Adults should supervise young children to ensure  
they follow the recommendations listed above.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft  
cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
On replacement of parts  
In the events that this player is repaired, repaired  
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling  
purposes.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This player is capable of holding a  
still video image or on-screen display image on  
your television screen indefinitely. If you leave  
the still video image or on-screen display  
image displayed on your TV for an extended  
period of time you risk permanent damage to  
your television screen. Plasma display panel  
televisions and projection televisions are  
susceptible to this.  
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.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your player, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when  
moving the player.  
• Hold the HDMI connector straight when  
connecting or disconnecting the HDMI cable. Do  
not twist or force the HDMI connector into the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Copyrights and Trademarks  
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are  
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony  
Corporation.  
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 only with dry cloth.  
, “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
• This product incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the  
United States and other countries.  
• “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.  
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and  
Thomson.  
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark  
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
This product contains technology subject to  
certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.  
Use or distribution of this technology outside of  
this product is prohibited without the appropriate  
license(s) from Microsoft.  
Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™  
content access technology to protect their  
intellectual property, including copyrighted  
content. This device uses PlayReady technology  
to access PlayReady-protected content and/or  
WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to  
properly enforce restrictions on content usage,  
content owners may require Microsoft to revoke  
the device’s ability to consume PlayReady-  
protected content. Revocation should not affect  
unprotected content or content protected by other  
content access technologies. Content owners may  
require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their  
content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be  
able to access content that requires the upgrade.  
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
®
• This product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines  
for energy efficiency.  
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark  
are registered U.S. marks. ENERGY STAR is a  
registered mark owned by the U.S. government.  
®
®
• “Wi-Fi ,” “Wi-Fi Protected Access ” and “Wi-  
®
Fi Alliance ” are registered marks of the Wi-Fi  
Alliance.  
• “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™,” “WPA™,” “WPA2™”  
and “Wi-Fi Protected Setup™” are marks of the  
Wi-Fi Alliance.  
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification  
mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the  
Wi-Fi Alliance.  
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®
• DLNA , the DLNA Logo and DLNA  
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or  
certification marks of the Digital Living Network  
Alliance.  
• 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.  
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Table of Contents  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
Front panel  
A Remote sensor  
B Indicator  
Lights up when the player is turned on.  
Rear panel  
A DC IN 12V (AC adapter input)  
C LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)  
jack  
jacks  
B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
D HDMI OUT jack  
(Y, PB, PR) jacks  
E DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack  
F LAN (100) terminal  
Right panel  
A
(USB) jack  
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C DISPLAY (page 15)  
Remote  
Displays the playback and web browsing  
information on the screen.  
The available functions of the remote differ  
depending on the situation.  
SEN  
Accesses the SEN (Sony Entertainment  
Network) online service.  
The options menu that can be selected  
appears on the screen.  
HOME  
Enters the player’s home menu.  
Displays the wallpaper 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.  
D ./> (previous/next)  
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,  
or file.  
N (play)  
Starts or re-starts playback.  
m/M (fast/slow/freeze frame)  
• Fast reverses/fast forwards when  
pressed during playback. Each time  
you press the button during playback of  
videos, the search speed changes.  
• Plays in slow motion, when pressed for  
more than one second in pause mode.  
• Plays one frame at a time, when pressed  
briefly in pause mode.  
z
The N button has 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 remote is not pressed for  
more than 30 minutes, the player  
automatically returns to standby mode.  
x (stop)  
Stops playback and remembers the stop  
point (resume point).  
A [/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the player, or sets to standby  
mode.  
The resume point for a title/track is the  
last point you played or the last photo for  
a photo folder.  
B Color buttons (RED/GREEN/  
YELLOW/BLUE)  
X (pause)  
Pauses or re-starts playback.  
Shortcut keys for interactive functions.  
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Home menu display  
The home menu appears when you press  
HOME. Select a category using </,.  
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.  
Item  
Category  
(Setup): Adjusts the player settings.  
(Photo): Displays photos.  
(Music): Plays music.  
(Video): Plays videos.  
(Network): Displays network items.  
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Hookups and Settings  
Step 1: Connecting the Player  
Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.  
For supplied accessories, see “Supplied accessories” (page 27).  
Connecting to your TV  
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.  
High quality  
HDMI cable*  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
Component video cable  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
Standard  
quality  
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z
To enjoy 3D content, connect the player to your 3D-compatible TV using a high-speed HDMI cable.  
b
Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright  
protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.  
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 21).  
HDMI cable*1  
HDMI cable  
(not supplied)  
Optical digital cable (not supplied)  
t Set “Dolby Digital*2(page 21) and “DTS*3” (page 21).  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
*1  
*3  
*2  
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Before setting the network settings  
When your wireless LAN router (access  
point) is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)-  
compatible, you can easily set the network  
settings with the WPS button.  
Connecting to the  
Network  
If not, check the following information in  
advance, and record it in the space provided  
below.  
Wired Setup  
*1  
• The network name (SSID ) that identifies  
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100)  
terminal on the player.  
*2  
your network  
.
______________________  
• If security is set on your wireless network,  
*2  
the security key (WEP key, WPA key)  
______________________  
.
LAN cable  
(not supplied)  
*1  
SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that  
identifies a particular wireless network.  
You need to check the setting of your wireless  
LAN router to get the information about SSID  
and security key. For details:  
*2  
Broadband  
router  
ADSL modem/  
Cable modem  
Internet  
– visit the following website:  
– refer to the instruction manual supplied with  
the wireless LAN router  
z
Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable) is  
recommended.  
– consult the manufacturer of the wireless LAN  
router  
Wireless Setup  
Use the wireless LAN that is built into the  
player.  
LAN cable (not supplied)  
Wireless LAN  
router  
ADSL modem/ Internet  
Cable modem  
z
Use a wireless LAN router supporting 802.11b/g or  
802.11b/g/n.  
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5 Perform “Easy Setup.”  
Follow the on-screen instructions to  
make the basic settings using </M/m/  
, and ENTER on the remote.  
Step 2: Easy Setup  
When turned on for the first time  
Wait for a short while before the player  
turns on and starts “Easy Setup.”  
</M/m/,  
ENTER  
1 Remove the insulation film from the  
remote.  
2 Connect the supplied AC adapter and  
AC power cord in the numeric order  
shown below.  
When removing them, do so in reverse  
order.  
to DC IN 12V  
AC adapter (supplied)  
AC power cord  
(supplied)  
to AC outlet  
After connecting, wait for about 30  
seconds until the player enters standby.  
3 Press [/1 on the remote to turn on the  
player.  
4 Turn on the TV, then switch the input  
selector on your TV so that the signal  
from the player appears on your TV  
screen.  
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B Playing status bar  
Status bar, Cursor indicating the  
current position, Playing time,  
Duration of the video file  
Playback  
Playing via a Network  
C Network condition  
indicates the signal strength for  
wireless connection.  
Enjoying Sony Entertainment  
Network (SEN)  
indicates the wired connection.  
D Network transmission speed  
E The next video file name  
Serves as a gateway delivering the selected  
Internet content and a variety of on-demand  
entertainment straight to your player.  
F The currently selected video file name  
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• Some Internet content requires registration via a  
PC before it can be played.  
For further details, visit the following website:  
Playing files on a Home  
Network (DLNA)  
The player (DLNA Player) can play video/  
music/photo files stored on another DLNA-  
compatible product (DLNA Server) via a  
network.  
• Some Internet content may not be available in  
some regions/countries.  
1 Prepare for Sony Entertainment  
Network.  
Connect the player to a network  
Server  
2 Select  
(Photo) on the home menu using  
</,.  
(Video),  
(Music), or  
Player  
3 Select an Internet content provider  
icon using M/m, and press ENTER.  
When an Internet content list has not  
been acquired, an unacquired icon or a  
new icon is displayed.  
1 Prepare for using DLNA.  
• Connect the player to a network  
• Prepare the other necessary DLNA-  
compatible products. Refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the  
product.  
To use the control panel  
The control panel appears when the video file  
starts playing. The displayed items may differ  
depending on Internet content providers.  
To display again, press DISPLAY.  
2 Select the DLNA Server icon from  
(Video), (Music), or  
(Photo) on the home menu.  
3 Select the file you want to play using  
M/m, and press ENTER.  
A Control display  
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for  
playback operations.  
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To control the player using another  
product (Renderer)  
3 Select “Start Party” from the options  
menu.  
When you play files from a DLNA Server on  
the player, you can use a DLNA Controller-  
compatible product (a phone, etc.) to control  
playback.  
To join in a PARTY (for the PARTY guest  
only)  
Select  
(Party) in  
(Music), then select  
the PARTY host device icon.  
To close the PARTY  
Press HOME.  
Server  
Renderer  
z
The sale and lineup of products that are compatible  
with the PARTY STREAMING function differ  
depending on the area.  
Controller  
z
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the  
DLNA Controller.  
Playing from a USB  
Device  
Playing the same music in  
different rooms (PARTY  
STREAMING)  
You can play video/music/photo files on the  
connected USB device.  
You can play music files on the player  
(PARTY host) in other rooms simultaneously  
through Sony products (PARTY guest)  
which are compatible with DLNA and the  
PARTY STREAMING function, or vice  
versa.  
For playable USB devices, see “Playable  
1 Connect the USB device to the USB  
jack on the right of the player.  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied  
with the USB device before connecting.  
PARTY host  
PARTY guest  
USB device  
PARTY guest  
2 Select  
(Photo) on the home menu using  
</,.  
(Video),  
(Music), or  
1 Prepare for PARTY STREAMING.  
• Connect the player to a network  
• Connect the products which are  
compatible with the PARTY  
STREAMING function to a network.  
3 Select  
(USB device) using M/m,  
and press ENTER.  
2 Select a track in (Music) on the  
home menu.  
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Item  
Details  
Available Options  
Chapter  
Search  
Searches for a chapter and  
starts playback from the  
beginning.  
Various settings and playback operations are  
available by pressing OPTIONS. The  
available items differ depending on the  
situation.  
IP Content  
Noise  
Reduction  
Adjusts the picture quality of  
Internet content.  
(Music) only  
Common options  
Item  
Details  
Item  
Details  
Add  
Slideshow  
BGM  
Registers music files in the  
USB memory as slideshow  
background music (BGM).  
Repeat  
Setting  
Sets the repeat mode.  
3D Menu  
• Simulated 3D: Adjusts the  
simulated 3D effect.  
• 3D Depth Adjustment:  
Adjusts the depth of 3D  
image.  
Start Party  
Starts a PARTY with the  
selected source.  
This item may not appear  
depending on the source.  
Leave Party  
Leaves from a PARTY  
which the player is  
participating in. The  
Favorites List Displays the Favorites List.  
Play/Stop  
Starts or stops the playback.  
PARTY STREAMING  
function continues among  
other participating products.  
Play from  
beginning  
Plays the item from the  
beginning.  
Add to  
Favorites  
Adds Internet content to the  
Favorites List.  
Close Party  
Closes a PARTY which the  
player is participating in.  
The PARTY STREAMING  
function ends for all other  
participating products.  
Remove from Removes Internet content  
Favorites  
from the Favorites List.  
(Video) only  
(Photo) only  
Item  
Details  
Item  
Details  
3D Output  
Setting  
Sets whether or not to output  
3D video automatically.  
Slideshow  
Speed  
Changes the slideshow  
speed.  
A/V SYNC  
Adjusts the gap between  
picture and sound, by  
delaying the sound output in  
relation to the picture output  
(0 to 120 milliseconds).  
Slideshow  
Effect  
Sets the effect for  
slideshows.  
Slideshow  
BGM  
• Off: Turns off the  
function.  
• My Music from USB: Sets  
the music files registered  
in “Add Slideshow BGM.”  
Video Settings • Picture Quality Mode:  
Selects the picture settings  
for different lighting  
environments.  
Slideshow  
Rotate Left  
Plays a slideshow.  
• FNR: Reduces the random  
noise appearing in the  
picture.  
• BNR: Reduces the mosaic-  
like block noise in the  
picture.  
• MNR: Reduces minor  
noise around the picture  
outlines (mosquito noise).  
Rotates the photo  
counterclockwise by  
90 degrees.  
Rotate Right  
Rotates the photo clockwise  
by 90 degrees.  
Pause  
Pauses the playback.  
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Internet browser display  
Internet  
You can check the website information by  
pressing DISPLAY.  
The display information differs depending on  
the website and page status.  
Browsing Websites  
You can connect to the Internet and enjoy  
websites.  
1 Prepare for Internet Browser.  
Connect the player to a network  
2 Select  
(Network) on the home  
menu using </,.  
3 Select  
(Internet Browser) using M/  
m, and press ENTER.  
A Page title  
B Cursor  
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To view a linked site, press </M/m/,  
to move the cursor, and press ENTER.  
Some websites use functions which this browser  
does not support. Some websites may not be  
displayed correctly, or may not function.  
C Page address  
D SSL icon  
To enter a URL  
Appears when the website is secured.  
Select “URL entry” from the options menu.  
Enter the URL using the software keyboard,  
then select “Enter.”  
E Signal strength indicator (wireless  
network connection only)  
F Progress bar/Loading icon  
Appears when the page is being read, or  
during file download/transfer.  
To set the default start page  
While displaying the page you want to set,  
select “Set as start page” from the options  
menu.  
G Text input field  
Press ENTER and select “Input” from  
the options menu to display the software  
keyboard.  
To return to the previous page  
Select “Previous page” from the options  
menu.  
When the previous page does not appear even  
if you select “Previous page,” select  
“Window List” from the options menu and  
select the page you want to return to from the  
list.  
H Scroll bar  
Press </M/m/, to move the page  
display.  
To quit the Internet browser  
Press HOME.  
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Item  
Details  
Available options  
Open in new Opens a link in a new  
window  
window.  
Various settings and operations are available  
by pressing OPTIONS.  
The available items differ depending on the  
situation.  
Display  
certificate  
View server certificates sent  
from pages that support  
SSL.  
Item  
Details  
Browser  
Setup  
• Zoom: Increases or  
decreases the size of the  
displayed content.  
• JavaScript Setup: Enables  
or disables JavaScript.  
• Cookie Setup: Sets  
whether or not to accept  
cookies.  
• SSL Alarm Display:  
Enables or disables SSL.  
Input  
Displays the software  
keyboard to enter characters  
while browsing a website.  
Break  
Moves the cursor to the next  
line in the text input field.  
Delete  
Erases one character on the  
left side of the cursor during  
text input.  
Window List  
Displays a list of currently  
opened windows of website.  
Allows you to return to a  
previously displayed  
website by selecting the  
window.  
Bookmark List Displays the bookmark list.  
Character  
encoding  
Sets the character code.  
Previous  
page/Next  
page  
Moves to the previous/next  
page.  
Cancel  
loading  
Stops loading a page.  
Reload  
Reloads the same page.  
URL entry  
Allows you to enter a URL  
when the software keyboard  
is displayed.  
Add to  
Bookmark  
Adds the currently displayed  
website to the bookmark list.  
Set as start  
page  
Sets the currently displayed  
website as the default start  
page.  
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Network Update  
Settings and Adjustments  
Select “OK” to update the player’s software  
via the network.  
Using the Settings  
Displays  
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• We recommend the network update every 2  
months or so.  
Select  
(Setup) on the home menu when  
• For information about update functions, visit the  
following website:  
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  
Screen Settings  
M/m, and press ENTER.  
Icon  
Explanation  
3D Output Setting  
Network Update (page 20)  
Updates the software of the  
player.  
Auto: Normally select this.  
Off: Select this to display all content in 2D.  
Screen Settings (page 20)  
Makes the video settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
TV Type  
16:9: Select this when connecting to a wide-  
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode  
function.  
4:3: Select this when connecting to a 4:3  
screen TV without a wide mode function.  
Audio Settings (page 21)  
Makes the audio settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
Screen Format  
Parental Control Settings  
Makes detailed settings for the  
Parental Control function.  
Original: Select this when connecting to a TV  
with a wide mode function. Displays a  
4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio  
even on a wide-screen TV.  
Fixed Aspect Ratio: Changes the picture size  
to fit the screen size with the original  
picture aspect ratio.  
System Settings (page 22)  
Makes the player-related  
settings.  
Network Settings (page 23)  
Makes detailed settings for the  
Internet and network.  
Cinema Conversion Mode  
Auto: Normally select this. The player  
automatically detects whether the  
material is video-based or film-based,  
and switches to the appropriate  
conversion method.  
Video: The conversion method suited for  
video-based material will always be  
selected regardless of the material.  
Easy Setup (page 23)  
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make  
the basic settings.  
Resetting (page 23)  
Resets the player to the factory  
settings.  
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Output Video Format  
Audio Settings  
HDMI: Normally select “Auto.”  
Component Video: Select the resolution that  
suits your TV.  
Video: Automatically sets the lowest  
resolution.  
Audio (HDMI)  
Auto: Normally select this. Outputs audio  
signals according to the status of the  
connected HDMI device.  
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PCM: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
• 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.  
Dolby Digital  
Downmix PCM: Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this when  
connecting an audio device without a  
built-in Dolby Digital decoder.  
Dolby Digital: Select this when connecting  
an audio device with a built-in Dolby  
Digital decoder.  
YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)  
Auto: Automatically detects the connected  
TV type, and switches to the matching  
color setting.  
YCbCr (4:2:2): Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video  
signals.  
YCbCr (4:4:4): Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video  
signals.  
RGB: Outputs RGB video signals.  
DTS  
Downmix PCM: Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this when  
connecting to an audio device without a  
built-in DTS decoder.  
DTS: Select this when connecting to an audio  
device with a built-in DTS decoder.  
HDMI Deep Color Output  
Auto: Normally select this.  
16bit/12bit/10bit: Outputs 16bit/12bit/10bit  
video signals when the connected TV is  
compatible with Deep Color.  
Audio DRC  
Auto: Performs playback at the dynamic  
range specified by the current file.  
On: Performs playback at a standard  
compression level.  
Off: No compression works. A more dynamic  
sound is produced.  
Off: Select this when the picture is unstable  
or colors appear unnatural.  
Pause Mode  
Auto: Normally select this. Dynamic moving  
pictures appear without blurring.  
Frame: Displays static pictures at high  
resolution.  
Downmix  
Surround: Outputs audio signals with  
surround effects. Select this when  
connecting an audio device that supports  
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS  
Neo:6.  
Stereo: Outputs audio signals without  
surround effects. Select this when  
connecting an audio device that does not  
support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or  
DTS Neo:6.  
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HDMI: Linked to TV-off  
Parental Control  
Settings  
On: Automatically turns off the player and  
HDMI-compatible components when the  
connected TV enters standby mode  
(BRAVIA Sync).  
Off: Turns off the function.  
Password  
Sets or changes the password for the Parental  
Control function. A password allows you to  
set a restriction on Internet video playback.  
Quick Start Mode  
On: Shortens the startup time when turning  
on the player.  
Off: Reduces standby power consumption.  
Parental Control Area Code  
Playback of some Internet videos can be  
limited according to the geographic area.  
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with  
different scenes. Follow the on-screen  
instructions and enter your four-digit  
password.  
Auto Standby  
On: Automatically returns to standby mode if no  
button is pressed for more than 30 minutes.  
Off: Turns off the function.  
Auto Display  
On: Automatically displays information on  
the screen when changing the viewing  
titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc.  
Off: Displays information only when you  
press DISPLAY.  
Internet Video Parental Control  
Playback of some Internet videos can be  
limited according to the age of the users.  
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with  
different scenes. Follow the on-screen  
instructions and enter your four-digit  
password.  
Screen Saver  
On: Turns on the screen saver function. The  
screen saver image appears when you do  
not use the player for more than 10  
minutes while an on-screen display is  
displayed.  
Internet Video Unrated  
Allow: Allows the playback of unrated  
Internet videos.  
Block: Blocks the playback of unrated  
Internet videos.  
Off: Turns off the function.  
Software Update Notification  
On: Sets the player to inform you of newer  
software version information (page 20).  
Off: Turns off the function.  
System Settings  
OSD  
System Information  
Displays the player’s software version  
information and the MAC address.  
Selects your language for the player on-  
screen displays.  
Control for HDMI  
On: The following BRAVIA Sync features  
are available:  
– One-Touch Play  
– System Power-Off  
– Language Follow  
Off: Turns off the function.  
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For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied  
with the TV or components.  
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Media Remote Device Registration  
Registers your “Media Remote” device.  
Some mobile devices can install the “Media  
Remote” application. For the latest  
compatible devices, visit the following  
website:  
Network Settings  
Internet Settings  
Connect the player to the network  
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to  
View Network Status: Displays the current  
network status.  
Registered Media Remote Devices  
Displays a list of your registered “Media  
Remote” devices.  
Wired Setup: Select this when you connect to  
a broadband router using a LAN cable.  
Wireless Setup(built-in): Select this when  
you use the wireless LAN that is built  
into the player for wireless network  
connection.  
Easy Setup  
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Re-runs the “Easy Setup” to make the basic  
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
For further details, visit the following website and  
check the FAQ contents:  
Network Connection Diagnostics  
You can run the network diagnostic to check  
if the network connection has been made  
properly.  
Resetting  
Reset to Factory Default Settings  
You can reset the player settings to the  
factory default by selecting the group of  
settings. All the settings within the group will  
be reset.  
Connection Server Settings  
Sets whether or not to display the connected  
server.  
Renderer Options  
Initialize Personal Information  
You can erase your personal information  
stored in the player.  
Auto Access Permission: Sets whether or not  
to allow automatic access from newly  
detected DLNA renderer-compatible  
product.  
Renderer Name: Displays the player’s name  
as it is listed on other DLNA products on  
the network.  
Renderer Access Control  
Displays a list of DLNA controller-  
compatible products and sets whether or not  
each product is accessible via this player.  
Party Auto Start  
On: Starts a PARTY or joins an existing  
PARTY at the request of a networked  
product compatible with the PARTY  
STREAMING function.  
Off: Turns off the function.  
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Sound  
Additional Information  
There is no sound or the sound is not  
output correctly.  
, Check that all the connecting cables are  
securely connected (page 11).  
, 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 does not come through  
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)/HDMI  
OUT jack, check the audio settings  
, For HDMI connections, try the following:  
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn  
the connected equipment off and on again.  
3Disconnectand then reconnect the HDMI  
cable.  
, For HDMI connections, if the player is  
connected to a TV through an AV amplifier  
(receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable  
directly to the TV. Refer also to the  
instruction manual supplied with the AV  
amplifier (receiver).  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio  
signals).  
, The device connected to the HDMI OUT  
jack does not support the audio format of  
the player. Check the audio settings  
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.  
Picture  
There is no picture or the picture is not  
output correctly.  
, Check that all the connecting cables are  
securely connected (page 11).  
, Switch the input selector on your TV to  
display the signal from the player.  
, Connect the player to your TV using the  
LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack, and check the  
“Output Video Format” settings in the  
“Screen Settings” setup (page 21).  
, For HDMI connections, try the following:  
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn  
the connected equipment off and on again.  
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI  
cable.  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
device that does not support copyright  
protection technology.  
, For HDMI connections, check the “Output  
Video Format” settings in the “Screen  
Settings” setup (page 21).  
USB device  
The player does not detect a USB device  
connected to the player.  
, Make sure that the USB device is securely  
connected to the USB jack.  
, Check if the USB device or a cable is  
damaged.  
, 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.  
The display language on the screen  
switches automatically when connected to  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
, When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”  
(page 22), the display language on the  
screen automatically switches according to  
the language setting of the connected TV (if  
you change the setting on your TV, etc.).  
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The desired wireless router is not  
detected even if “Scan” is performed.  
, Press RETURN to return to the previous  
screen, and try “Scan” again. If the desired  
wireless router is still not detected, press  
RETURN to select “Manual registration.”  
Sony Entertainment Network  
(SEN)  
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 speed. We  
recommend a connection speed of at least  
2.5 Mbps for standard definition video  
(10 Mbps for high definition video).  
, Not all videos will contain sound.  
The message “A new software version is  
available. Please go to the "Setup" section  
of the menu and select "Network update"  
to perform the update.” appears on the  
screen when turning the player on.  
the player to a newer software version.  
You cannot start the PARTY STREAMING  
function.  
, Check that “Party Auto Start” is set to “On”  
in “Network Settings” (page 23).  
The picture is small.  
, Press M to zoom in.  
Network connection  
“Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA  
Sync)  
The player cannot connect to the network.  
, Check the network connection (page 13)  
and the network settings (page 23).  
The “Control for HDMI” function does not  
work (BRAVIA Sync).  
, Check that “Control for HDMI” is set to  
, If you change the HDMI connection, turn  
the player off and on again.  
, If power failure occurs, set “Control for  
HDMI” to “Off,” then set “Control for  
HDMI” to “On” (page 22).  
, Check the following and refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the  
component.  
You cannot connect your PC to the Internet  
after “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” is  
performed.  
, The wireless settings of the router may  
change automatically if you use the Wi-Fi  
Protected Setup function before adjusting  
the settings of the router. In this case,  
change the wireless settings of your PC  
accordingly.  
– the connected component is compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI” function.  
– the connected component’s setting for  
the “Control for HDMI” function is  
correct.  
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. Move the player and the wireless  
LAN router closer to each other.  
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency band,  
such as a microwave, Bluetooth, or digital  
cordless device, may interrupt the  
communication. Move the player away  
from such devices, or turn off such devices.  
,continued  
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, When you connect the player to a TV  
through an AV amplifier (receiver),  
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not  
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”  
function, you may be unable to control  
the TV from the player.  
Specifications  
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)  
– if you change the HDMI connection,  
disconnect and reconnect the AC power  
cord, or a power failure occurs, try the  
following: 1Switch the input selector of  
the AV amplifier (receiver) so that the  
picture from the player appears on the  
TV screen. 2Set “Control for HDMI” to  
“Off,” then set “Control for HDMI” to  
“On” (page 22). Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the AV amplifier  
(receiver).  
HDMI OUT:  
HDMI 19-pin standard connector  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB, PR):  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/  
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LINE OUT VIDEO:  
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LAN (100):  
100BASE-TX Terminal  
USB:  
USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB  
memory, memory card reader, digital still  
camera, and digital video camera)  
DC IN:  
The System Power-Off function does not  
work (BRAVIA Sync).  
, Check that “Control for HDMI” and  
“HDMI: Linked to TV-off” are set to “On”  
12 V DC  
Others  
Wireless  
Wireless LAN standard:  
IEEE802.11b/g/n  
Frequency range:  
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11  
Modulation:  
Playback does not start from the  
beginning of content.  
, Press OPTIONS, and select “Play from  
beginning.”  
DS-SS Modem and OFDM Modem  
Playback does not start from the resume  
point where you last stopped playing.  
, The resume point may be cleared from  
memory when  
General  
Power requirements:  
AC adapter: 110–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
11 W  
– you disconnect the USB device.  
– you play other content.  
– you turn off the player.  
Dimensions (approx.):  
150 mm × 150 mm × 43 mm  
3
(6 in. × 6 in. × 1 / in.)  
4
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts  
The player does not respond to any button.  
, Replace the battery in the remote with a  
new one if it becomes weak.  
, Press the reset button on the bottom of the  
player.  
, If the player still does not respond to the  
reset button, disconnect then reconnect the  
AC power cord.  
Mass (approx.):  
3
420 g (14 / oz)  
4
Operating temperature:  
5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)  
Operating humidity:  
25 % to 80 %  
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Supplied accessories  
Photo  
Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)  
HDMI cable (1) (SMP-NX20 only)  
AC power cord (1)  
AC adapter (1)  
Remote control (remote) (with CR2032  
battery) (1)  
File format  
Extensions  
JPEG  
“.jpg,” “.jpeg,”  
*6  
*6  
“.png ,” “.gif  
*7  
MPO  
“.mpo  
*1  
The player does not play coded files such as  
DRM.  
The player does not play this file format on a  
DLNA server.  
The player can only play standard definition  
video on a DLNA server.  
The player plays AVCHD format files that are  
recorded on a digital video camera, etc.  
The player does not play coded files such as  
Lossless.  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
*2  
*3  
*4  
*5  
*6  
*7  
Playable types of files  
Video  
File format  
Extensions  
The player does not play animated PNG or  
animated GIF files.  
For MPO files other than 3D, the key image or  
the first image is displayed.  
MPEG-1 Video/  
PS  
“.mpg,” “.mpeg,”  
“.m2ts,” “.mts”  
*1*2  
MPEG-2 Video/PS,  
*1*3  
TS  
*1*2  
MPEG-4 AVC  
“.mkv,” “.mp4,”  
“.m4v,” “.m2ts,”  
“.mts”  
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• Some files may not play depending on the file  
format, file encoding, recording condition, or  
DLNA server condition.  
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.  
• The player can recognize the following files or  
folders in USB devices:  
*1*2  
WMV9  
“.wmv,” “.asf”  
*2  
*4  
AVCHD  
Xvid  
“.avi”  
– up to folders in the 3rd tree  
– up to 500 files in a single tree  
Music  
• The player can recognize the following files or  
folders stored in the DLNA server:  
– up to folders in the 18th tree  
– up to 999 files in a single tree  
• Some USB devices may not work with this  
player.  
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class  
(MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an  
HDD), Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class  
devices and 101 keyboard.  
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB  
memory or devices, turn the player off when  
connecting or removing the USB memory or  
devices.  
File format  
Extensions  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”  
Layer III)  
*1*2*5  
AAC/HE-AAC  
WMA9  
“.m4a”  
“.wma”  
*1*2*5  
Standard  
LPCM  
“.wav”  
,continued  
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About wireless LAN security  
Parental control/area code  
Since communication via the wireless LAN  
function is established by radio waves, the  
wireless signal may be susceptible to  
interception. To protect wireless  
communication, this player supports various  
security functions. Be sure to correctly  
configure the security settings in accordance  
with your network environment.  
Code Area  
2044 Argentina  
2046 Austria  
2070 Brazil  
2047 Australia  
2057 Belgium  
2090 Chile  
2092 China  
2093 Colombia  
2165 Finland  
2109 Germany  
2219 Hong Kong  
2238 Indonesia  
2254 Italy  
2115 Denmark  
2174 France  
2200 Greece  
2248 India  
2239 Ireland  
2276 Japan  
No Security  
Although you can easily make settings,  
anyone can intercept wireless  
communication or intrude into your wireless  
network, even without any sophisticated  
tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of  
unauthorized access or interception of data.  
2304 Korea  
2333 Luxembourg  
2362 Mexico  
2390 New Zealand  
2427 Pakistan  
2428 Poland  
2489 Russia  
2149 Spain  
2363 Malaysia  
2376 Netherlands  
2379 Norway  
2424 Philippines  
2436 Portugal  
2501 Singapore  
2499 Sweden  
2543 Taiwan  
WEP  
WEP applies security to communications to  
prevent outsiders from intercepting  
communications or intruding into your  
wireless network. WEP is a legacy security  
technology that enables older devices, which  
do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected.  
2086 Switzerland  
2528 Thailand  
2184 United Kingdom  
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)  
TKIP is a security technology developed to  
correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP  
assures a higher security level than WEP.  
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)  
AES is a security technology that uses an  
advanced security method that is distinct  
from WEP and TKIP.  
AES assures a higher security level than  
WEP or TKIP.  
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Replacing the battery  
1 Pull out the battery compartment with  
a stick.  
2 Replace the old battery with a new  
one.  
Insert the new battery with the 3 side  
facing up.  
Sony CR2032  
3 Close the battery compartment.  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent  
type.  
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Index  
Internet Browser 18  
Internet content 15  
“IP Content Noise  
Reduction” 17  
Troubleshooting 24  
“TV Type” 20  
Words in quotations appear  
in the on-screen displays.  
U
Update 20  
USB 16  
Numerics  
“3D Output Setting” 20  
M
MAC address 22  
W
A
N
WEP 28  
AC adapter 14  
“Audio Settings” 21  
“Auto Standby” 22  
“Network Settings” 23  
“Network Update” 20  
WPA2-PSK (AES) 28  
WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 28  
WPA-PSK (AES) 28  
WPA-PSK (TKIP) 28  
O
B
OPTIONS 9  
“OSD” 22  
BRAVIA Sync 25  
C
P
Color buttons 9  
Connecting  
AV amplifier  
(Receiver) 12  
Network 13  
Parental Control 22  
“ParentalControlSettings”  
PARTY STREAMING 16  
Playable files 27  
“Control for HDMI” 22,  
Q
“Quick Start Mode” 22  
D
R
Deep Color 21  
DISPLAY 9  
DLNA 15, 16, 23  
Dolby Digital 21  
DTS 21  
Remote 9  
“Resetting” 23  
Resetting the player 23  
Resume 9, 26  
S
E
“Screen Settings” 20  
SEN 9  
“Easy Setup” 14, 23  
“Setup” 20  
H
Software update 20, 22  
Sony Entertainment  
Network 15  
HDMI 21  
HOME 9, 20  
Home menu 20  
“System Settings” 22  
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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:  
4-295-323-11(1)  
© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia  
 

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