© 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan4-146-861-11(1)Blu-ray Disc™ Player Owners: What You Need to KnowDid you know?The Blu-ray Disc™ format is an evolving format. By keeping your firmware up to date, you will assist inmaking sure that your Blu-ray Disc™ player works with features on the latest cutting-edge movie releases.What is Firmware?Firmware is the software within the Blu-ray Disc™ player that tells the player what to do and how tooperate. Much like a computer, Blu-ray Disc™ players sometimes need an update to support the latestfeatures.It‘s Easy to Update!Sony occasionally updates firmware to help improve your player experience.There are three different ways you can update the firmware in your Blu-ray Disc™ player: Connect your player to a high-speed internet connection (using the LAN (100) terminal) and follow theon-screen menu of the player in “Network Update” under “Setup.” On your computer go to www.esupport.sony.com and enter in the model of your player. There will beinstructions how to download and install the update to your player.Keeping Your Firmware Up-to-Date: Three Easy StepsBlu-ray Disc Features: Get the Most Out of Your PlayerWhat is BD-LIVE™?BD-LIVE™ technology brings the power of the Internet to your Blu-ray Disc™ player. This technology letsyou access additional content via the Internet, including upcoming movie previews and exclusive specialfeatures, live events, peer-to-peer interactions, ring-tone/wallpaper downloads, and more. To use thisfeature, follow the steps below:1)Prepare a BD-ROM that is BD-LIVE™-enabled. Check your media, since this feature should be called outon the packaging.2)Connect your player to a high-speed internet connection (using the LAN (100) terminal).3)Insert a USB flash memory (not supplied) into the EXT slot. If you insert this memory while a disc is inthe tray of the player, you will need to open and close the disc tray before the player will recognize thememory and the EXT indicator lights up in the front panel display.HDMI™ Cable and 1080p High-definition VideoTo get the most out of your Blu-ray Disc™ player (including 1080p high definition video from Blu-ray Discmedia), you must connect your player directly to your TV (or through your home audio system to yourTV) with an HDMI™ cable (not supplied). Your TV must also support 1080p high-definition video.Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc media or DVD playback. Call 1-866-909-7669 and request an update disc and update instructions for your player.We recommend that when you first get your Blu-ray Disc™ player, you register it at www.esupport.sony.com (click on “Register Product”) so that you can be alerted automatically if updates become available.