Precautions
ˎ Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain it for future reference. Read also the
instructions for the PlayStation
®
3 system.
Battery use
ˎ Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries.
ˎ Never throw batteries into a fire.
ˎ If you come into contact with material from a leaking battery, take the following actions:
ˋ If the material gets into the eyes, do not rub. Immediately flush the eyes with clean water and seek
medical attention.
ˋ If the material comes into contact with the skin or clothes, immediately rinse the affected area with clean
water. Consult your physician if inflammation or soreness develops.
ˎ Keep the product out of the reach of small children. Small children may swallow the batteries or small parts,
which may inflict injury or cause an accident.
ˎ Do not use batteries other than those specified, and always replace with the same type of battery. Do not mix
old and new batteries.
ˎ Insert batteries with the plus and minus ends in the correct direction.
ˎ Remove batteries when they have reached the end of their life, or if the BD remote control is to be stored for
an extended period of time.
Use and handling
ˎ Do not expose the BD remote control to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.
ˎ Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the product.
ˎ Do not put heavy objects on the product.
ˎ Never disassemble or modify the product.
ˎ Do not throw or drop the product, or otherwise expose it to strong physical impact.
ˎ Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the product exterior for an extended period of time.
ˎ When cleaning the product, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or other chemicals.
What you can do with the BD remote control
ˎ The BD remote control uses Bluetooth
®
wireless technology to operate your PS3™ system and
to control the playback of common types of disc media, including Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) media.
ˎ You can also control the playback of streaming media and control the playback of content
downloaded to the PS3™ system HDD.
ˎ Infrared (IR) technology enables you to operate peripheral devices such as your television
and AV amplifier*. For IR operation you must point the IR transmitter of the BD remote
control directly at the device. Check that there are no obstructions between the BD remote
control and the device.
PlayStation
®
3 system Television AV amplifier
Bluetooth
®
wireless
communication
IR (infrared)
communication
IR transmitter
BD remote control
* Only the surround sound system (CECH-ZVS1A / CECH-ZVS1B / CECH-ZVS1E) (sold separately) and AV
amplifiers made by Sony Corporation can be used.
Preparing for use
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the BD remote control and insert the supplied
batteries. Set the batteries in the correct position.
Operating the PS3™ system
Check the PS3™ system software version
To use the BD remote control, the PS3™ system software must be version 3.60 or later. You can
check the system software version by selecting
(Settings) (System Settings)
[System Information] on the XMB
™
(XrossMediaBar) menu of the PS3™ system.
Registering (pairing) the BD remote control with a PS3™ system
This operation is performed only once, when you are using the BD remote control for the first
time.
1 Turn on the PS3™ system.
2 From the PS3™ system’s XMB
™
menu, select (Settings) (Accessory
Settings)
[Register BD Remote Control], and then press the button.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to register the BD remote control.
Hints
ˎ For the latest usage instructions, refer to the user’s guide for the PS3™ system
(eu.playstation.com/manuals).
ˎ Only one BD remote control can be registered with a PS3™ system at a time.
ˎ When you pair the BD remote control with another PS3™ system, registration with the
original PS3™ system is cleared. To use the BD remote control with the original PS3™ system,
you will have to pair the devices again.
How to use the BD remote control
DEVICES buttons
Switch between devices.
PS3 system button Switch the BD remote control to operate the PS3™ system.
AMP button Switch the BD remote control to operate an AV amplifier.
TV button Switch the BD remote control to operate a TV.
Buttons for operating a PS3™ system, a TV or an AV amplifier
The meaning of the icons shown in the table below is as follows.
Used to operate the PS3™ system.
Used to operate the TV.
Used to operate the AV amplifier.
INPUT button*
Switch the video inputs in TVs and the audio inputs
in AV amplifiers.
/ AMP button
Turn the AV amplifier on and off.
/ TV button
Turn the TV on and off.
3D button
Switch between 2D and 3D mode on the TV.
Operation will differ depending on the TV.
Number buttons
Enter numbers.
ˎ/CLEAR button
Clear numbers that have been entered.
Enter the decimal point for a digital broadcast subchannel.
TIME button
View the elapsed time or remaining time of a title or chapter.
Confirm the channel number that has been entered.
-/- - button
Enter channels of 2 digits or greater.
AUDIO button
Change audio.
SUBTITLE button
Switch subtitle languages.
ANGLE button
Change viewing angles on BDs with multiple angles
recorded for the same scene.
Switch to view in wide mode.
DISPLAY button
Display the status of and information about the
content being played.
Change the display window settings.
TOP MENU button
Display the menu.
DEVICES buttons
Colour buttons