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Connecting your Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
to your Wi-Fi Network
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Welcome
This guide illustrates how to connect the player to your Wi-Fi network (wireless network).
Before setting up the Wi-Fi network for the player, be sure to:
– Connect the player to your TV.
– Establish the Wi-Fi network, using your PC and wireless LAN router.
Refer to the player’s Operating Instructions, and also to the instruction manuals supplied with the router.
Why I Should Connect the Player to My Wi-Fi Network
By setting up a wireless network:
– You can enjoy bonus interactive features on BD-LIVE™ enabled Blu-ray Disc™ movies.
– You can stream photos to your player from your home server, such as a DLNA certified PC.
– You can update the player’s software via the network.
Check Your Wi-Fi Network and Wireless LAN Router Type
The setup procedure differs depending on the type of Wi-Fi network and wireless LAN router you use.
Check your configuration using the chart below.
Q
Are you accessing a secure Wi-Fi network?
How to find:
On Microsoft® Windows® XP,
On Microsoft® Windows Vista®,
click “start” – “Connect To” – “Wireless
Network Connection” – “View Wireless
Networks.”
Check the network displayed
“Connected” in the network list.
click “Start” – “Connect to.”
Check the network displayed
“Connected” in the network list.
No mark

Secure Network

Secure Network

Unsecured Network

Unsecured Network
YES
NO
Q
Are you using a wireless LAN router compatible with Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS)?
What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)?
YES
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup standard easily sets the security of a wireless
home network by pressing the WPS button of the wireless LAN router.
This player supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
To check if your wireless LAN router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS),
refer to the instruction manual supplied with your router, or consult the
manufacturer of the router.
 Note
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, you may need to change the
wireless settings of your PC accordingly.
NO

(page 6)

(page 8)

(page 14)
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Wi-Fi Network: Secure / Wireless LAN Router: WPS Compatible
Locating WPS button on the router
Setting up the player for connection to the router


Internet Settings - Wireless LAN Setting Method
Select the wireless LAN setting method.
Setup
Internet Settings
Check network settings and connections.
Network Connection Diagnostics
Automatic registration (WPS)
Access point scan
Manual registration
Connection Server Settings
Check the position of the WPS button on
the wireless LAN router and verify how to
use it.
Press HOME and select
(Setup) –
(Network Settings) – “Internet Settings,”
and press ENTER.
 Tip
The position of the WPS button and how to use it
differs depending on your router.
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the router.
“Start Setting” screen:
Press ENTER to start.
“Connection Method” screen:
Select “Wireless”, and press ENTER.
Select “Automatic registration (WPS),”
and press ENTER.

Internet Settings - Automatic Registration(WPS)
To automatically add the player (as a client device) to your wireless home
network, make sure your access point (a wireless router) is WPS-enabled or
supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and locate the WPS button (actual
or virtual) on the access point. To register the player,
you will be requested to press this button in the next step.

Internet Settings - Network Connection Diagnostics
Perform network connection diagnostics?
Diagnostics cannot be stopped midway.
Network connection diagnostics can also be performed under "Setup".
Perform
Do not perform
Start
Press ENTER to start.
Press and hold the WPS button on the
wireless LAN router until the indicator on
the router starts to blink.
The message “Access point registration is
complete.” appears.
“Proxy Server” screen:
Select “Do not use” (unless your Internet service
provider has a specific proxy server setting), and
press ENTER.

Internet Settings - Complete Settings
Settings are complete.
List of settings
Connection Method
Wireless LAN Setting Method
SSID
Security Setting
WPA Key
IP Address Settings
IP Address
Wireless
Automatic registration
AP_for_BDP
WPA2-PSK (AES)
********
Auto Acquisition
192.168.011.002
Finish
Network Connection Diagnostics show
you if your networks are set up correctly.
Select “Perform,” and press ENTER.
Press ENTER when “Network connections
are correct.” appears.
If an error message appears, follow the onscreen instructions.
For further details, visit the following
website and check the FAQ contents:
http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate
 Notes
 If the player does not detect a wireless LAN
router, wait a moment, then repeat from step 3.
 In some cases, depending on the security of
the wireless LAN router, it may not be
possible to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
In this case, follow the on-screen instructions,
and change the settings of the router.
Press ENTER when “Settings are
complete.” appears.
Wi-Fi Setup is finished.
 Tip
If an error message appears in the network
diagnostic results, check the message. Then, set
the network settings again or perform the
network diagnostic again.

Wi-Fi Network: Secure / Wireless LAN Router: Not Compatible with WPS
To add the player to your home network, you will need
to know the SSID (wireless network name) and security
key (WEP or WPA key).
The following steps will provide guidance how to
retrieve this information from your router.
You can go directly to page 10 if you know both SSID
and security key.
What is SSID (Wireless Network Name)?
The name of the Wi-Fi network. Select this name in the
player’s settings.
What is Security key (WEP or WPA key)?
The password assigned to the Wi-Fi network for the
security protection. Only authorized users who know
the security key can access the network. You need to
enter this password in the player’s settings.
Getting your SSID and security key from your router setup
the IP address, user name, and password of your
 Check
wireless LAN router to access its setting screen.
If you do not know them, visit the following website or
consult the manufacturer of the wireless LAN router (access
point):
http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate
the IP address you found in step 1 into the URL input
 Enter
field of the Web browser, and access the setting screen of
the wireless LAN router.
Enter the user name and password you found in step 1, if
required.
(example)
http://192.168.1.1
the SSID and security key in the setting screen of the
 Find
wireless LAN router, and place them in the appropriate spaces below.
SSID (Wireless Network Name):
Security key (WEP or WPA key)* :
*Security key (WEP or WPA key) may be displayed as “passphrase” or “network key” depending on the wireless LAN router.
 continued
 (continued)
Setting up the player for connection to the router


Internet Settings - Wireless LAN Setting Method
Select the wireless LAN setting method.
Check network settings and connections.
Network Connection Diagnostics
Internet Settings - Access Point Scan
Select the access point to use.
SSID
Security
AP_for_BDP
WPA2-PSK (AES)
100%
Network 1
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
78%
Automatic registration (WPS)
Network 2
WPA-PSK (AES)
45%
Access point scan
Network 3
WEP
20%
Setup
Internet Settings

Signal Strength
Manual registration
Connection Server Settings
Not selected. Select and go to the next screen.
Press HOME and select
(Setup) –
(Network Settings) – “Internet Settings,”
and press ENTER.
“Start Setting” screen:
Press ENTER to start.
“Connection Method” screen:
Select “Wireless”, and press ENTER.
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Select “Access point scan,” and press
ENTER.
The player will detect nearby access
points (Wi-Fi Network) and display the
SSID and security settings.
Select the SSID you checked on page 9,
and press ENTER.
 Tip
When your access point is not detected, press
RETURN and repeat from step 2 after a while.


Internet Settings - Security Settings
Select the security method.

Internet Settings - WPA Key Entry
WPA Key Entry
Enter the WPA key.
ABC2
DEF3
Clear
GHI4
.@/1
JKL5
MNO6
Clear All
PQRS7
TUV8
WXYZ9
A/a
Symbol
.@/1
WPA2-PSK (AES)
WPA-PSK (AES)
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
WEP
Not entered. Enter and go to the next screen.
Space 0
Cancel
None
Letter Type
Check the security and press ENTER.
 Tip
The appropriate security is automatically
selected. You do not normally need to change
the security.
Press ENTER to input the WEP or WPA
key.
Finish
Input the WEP or WPA key you checked
on page 9.
Make sure the WEP or WPA key is correctly
entered before finishing.
Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
The screen returns to step 5.
 Note
You can check the WEP or WPA key before you
press . Once you proceed to step 7, you
cannot check it.
Press  to proceed to step 7.
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 (continued)

Internet Settings - IP Address Setting Method
Select the method for setting IP address.

Internet Settings - DNS Setting Method
Select the method for setting DNS.
Internet Settings - Proxy Server
Use the proxy server?
Select "Do not use" if you are unsure.
Auto Acquisition
Auto
Use
Manual
Manual
Do not use
Select “Auto Acquisition” (unless you use
a static IP address), and press ENTER.
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
Select “Auto” (unless you specify a DNS
server), and press ENTER.
Select “Do not use” (unless your Internet
service provider has a specific proxy
server setting), and press ENTER.

Internet Settings - Network Connection Diagnostics
Perform network connection diagnostics?
Diagnostics cannot be stopped midway.
Network connection diagnostics can also be performed under "Setup".
Perform


Network Connection Diagnostics
Network connections are correct.
Finish
Do not perform
Internet Settings - Complete Settings
Settings are complete.
List of settings
Connection Method
Wireless LAN Setting Method
SSID
Security Setting
WPA Key
IP Address Settings
IP Address
Wireless
Access point scan
AP_for_BDP
WPA2-PSK (AES)
********
Auto Acquisition
192.168.011.002
Finish
Network Connection Diagnostics show
you if your networks are set up correctly.
Select “Perform,” and press ENTER.
Press ENTER when “Network connections
are correct.” appears.
If an error message appears, follow the onscreen instructions.
For further details, visit the following
website and check the FAQ contents:
http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate
Press ENTER when “Settings are
complete.” appears.
Wi-Fi Setup is finished.
 Tip
If an error message appears in the network
diagnostic results, check the message and set
the network settings again.
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
Wi-Fi Network: Unsecured / Wireless LAN Router: Any type
Setting up the player for connection to the router


Internet Settings - Wireless LAN Setting Method
Select the wireless LAN setting method.
Check network settings and connections.
Network Connection Diagnostics
Internet Settings - Access Point Scan
Select the access point to use.
SSID
Security
AP_for_BDP
None
Network 1
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
78%
Automatic registration (WPS)
Network 2
WPA-PSK (AES)
45%
Access point scan
Network 3
WEP
20%
Setup
Internet Settings

Signal Strength
100%
Manual registration
Connection Server Settings
Not selected. Select and go to the next screen.
Press HOME and select
(Setup) –
(Network Settings) – “Internet Settings,”
and press ENTER.
“Start Setting” screen:
Press ENTER to start.
“Connection Method” screen:
Select “Wireless”, and press ENTER.
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Select “Access point scan,” and press
ENTER.
The player will detect nearby access
points (Wi-Fi Network) and display the
SSID and security settings.
Select the SSID of your wireless LAN
router, and press ENTER.
 Tip
The SSID of your wireless LAN router is displayed
in the wireless network list on your PC. Check
your connected network SSID (page 4).


Internet Settings - Security Settings
Internet Settings - IP Address Setting Method
Select the security method.
Select the method for setting IP address.
WPA2-PSK (AES)
Auto Acquisition
WPA-PSK (AES)
Manual
WPA-PSK (TKIP)

Internet Settings - Complete Settings
Settings are complete.
List of settings
Connection Method
Wireless LAN Setting Method
SSID
Security Setting
IP Address Settings
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Wireless
Access point scan
AP_for_BDP
None
Auto Acquisition
192.168.011.002
255.255.255.000
WEP
Finish
None
Check that “None” is selected, and press
ENTER.
Select the following items on the
respective screens.
“IP Address Setting Method” screen:
Select “Auto Acquisition” (unless you use a static
IP address), and press ENTER.
“DNS Setting Method” screen:
Select “Auto” (unless you specify a DNS server),
and press ENTER.
“Proxy Server” screen:
Select “Do not use” (unless your Internet service
provider has a specific proxy server setting), and
press ENTER.
“Network Connection Diagnostics” screen:
Select “Perform,” and press ENTER.
If an error message appears, follow the onscreen instructions.
For further details, visit the following
website and check the FAQ contents:
http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate
Press ENTER when “Settings are
complete.” appears.
Wi-Fi Setup is finished.
 Tip
If an error message appears in the network
diagnostic results, check the message and set
the network settings again.
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For Inquiries and Information
– How can I find the SSID and security key (WEP or WPA key) of my wireless LAN router?
Visit Sony website:
http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate
– I do not know whether my wireless LAN router is compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
– I cannot find the instruction manuals of the wireless LAN router.
Consult the manufacturer of the wireless LAN router.
– I am not sure whether my Wi-Fi network is secure.
– How can I show the Wi-Fi network list on my PC?
Refer to “Check Your Wi-Fi Network and Wireless LAN Router Type” on page 4 first.
For more details, see Microsoft® Windows® Help.
Copyrights and trademarks
“Wi-Fi®” is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
“Wi-Fi Protected Setup™” is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
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