Sony Blu-ray Disc Remote Control for PlayStation 3

Precautions

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

• Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries.
• Never throw batteries into a fire.
• If you come into contact with material from a leaking battery, take the following actions:
  • If the material gets into the eyes, do not rub. Immediately flush the eyes with clean water and seek medical attention.
  • 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.
• 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.
• Do not use batteries other than those specified, and always replace with the same type of battery. Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Insert batteries with the plus and minus ends in the correct direction.
• 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

• Do not expose the BD remote control to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.
• Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the product.
• Do not put heavy objects on the product.
• Never disassemble or modify the product.
• Do not throw or drop the product, or otherwise expose it to strong physical impact.
• Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the product exterior for an extended period of time.
• 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

• 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.
• You can also control the playback of streaming media and control the playback of content downloaded to the PS3™ system HDD.
• 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.

* 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^TM 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

• For the latest usage instructions, refer to the user's guide for the PS3™ system (eu.playstation.com/manuals).
• Only one BD remote control can be registered with a PS3™ system at a time.
• 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.

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.
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.
POP UP/MENU button	Display the pop-up menu or the menu.
RETURN button	Go back to the previous display.
Colour buttons	Perform functions assigned to each button. Assigned functions vary depending on the content being played.
Directional buttons	Select item.
ENTER button	Confirms the choice or selection. Performs the same operation as pressing the button on the DUALSHOCK ® 3 wireless controller (sold separately).
MUTE button*	Turn off the sound.
VOL +/– button*	Adjust the sound level.
CH +/– button	Change channels. When operating the AV amplifier, changes the sound field.

* You do not need to press a DEVICES button to control the TV or AV amplifier when using the PS3™ system.

Buttons for controlling the PS3™ system

These buttons cannot be used for operating a TV or an AV amplifier.

EJECT button	Eject the disc.
button operations (refer to diagram )	The buttons perform the same operations as those of a wireless controller.
PLAY button	Start playback.
PAUSE button	Stop playback temporarily.
STOP button	Stop playback.
PREV, NEXT buttons	Go to the previous or next chapter.
INSTANT, INSTANT buttons	Go back or go forward 15 seconds. The number of seconds may vary depending on the application.
SCAN, SCAN buttons	Fast forward and fast reverse playback. Playback speed changes each time you press the button.
SLOW/STEP, SLOW/STEP buttons	Play content one frame at a time. If you press and hold down the button, content plays in slow motion.

Hints

• Depending on the product being operated, the BD remote control may not control some features. Some buttons may not function, or some buttons may function differently than indicated.
• Some content may have preset playback conditions set by the content developer. In this case, some remote control button operations may not be available.
• To turn on the PS3™ system using the BD remote control, press the PS3 system button and then press any button used to operate the PS3™ system.

If the battery charge is low

When the battery charge is low, the remote control may not operate properly or the distance within which you can operate the remote control may be reduced. In this case, replace both batteries with new ones.

Operating a TV or AV amplifier

You can use the BD remote control to operate a TV or an AV amplifier. Set the remote code to match the product in use. For TV brands other than Sony, you must first set the remote code (refer to the lists below). At the time of purchase, the BD remote control is set for use with Sony TVs and AV amplifiers.

1. Press the CLEAR button while pressing and holding down a DEVICES button.
   Press either the TV button for a TV or the AMP button for an AV amplifier.
2. Enter the 3 digit remote code while the DEVICES button is flashing.
   Try each code in order and select a code that allows you to operate the TV or the AV amplifier with the BD remote control.
3. Press the ENTER button.
   After the TV or AV amplifier remote code is set, the DEVICES button will light. Check that you can operate the TV or the amplifier using the remote control.

Setting the remote code for a TV that is not in the list of manufacturers

For TVs that are not on the list, you can manually enter the remote code so that you can operate the TV using the BD remote control.

1. Press the CLEAR button while pressing and holding down the TV button.
   The TV button will flash.
2. Press the CH + button and the TV button on the BD remote control one after the other.
   Repeat this until you can operate the TV. Pressing the CH + button will increase the number, and the CH – button will decrease the number.
3. Press the ENTER button.
   After the TV remote code is set, the TV button will light up. Check that you can operate the TV using the remote control.

If the number was not set

During step 3, if the DEVICES button flashes five times in quick succession or if you cannot operate the TV or the AV amplifier after entering the code, try again (starting from step 1) using a different code.

Restoring the settings to their default values

You can clear all custom settings and restore the settings to their default values.

1. Press and hold the following buttons in the order shown: MUTE button button ENTER button

All of the DEVICES buttons will light and the settings will be restored to their default values.

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

GUARANTEE

This product is covered for 12 months from date of purchase by the manufacturer's warranty set out in the PS3™ system manual. Please refer to the PS3™ system manual for full details.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorised Representative for EMC and product safety in Europe is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Distributed in Europe by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd, 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP, United Kingdom.

This product may fall within the scope of national export control legislation. You must comply fully with the requirements of such legislation and of all other applicable laws of any jurisdiction in relation to this product.

List of TV manufacturer numbers

List of AV amplifier setting numbers

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Documents / Resources

References

• PlayStation® Official Site: Consoles, Games, Accessories & More

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