Sony 4-120-891-11(1) Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player
BDP-S350
© 2008 Sony Corporation
4-120-891-11(1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct Printed in Malaysia 4-120-891-11(1) © 2008 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-S350 4-120-891-11(1)
  • Page 2: Warning

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and...
  • Page 3: Precautions

    The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
  • Page 4 Sun Microsystems, Inc. • , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • This Blu-ray Disc/DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
  • Page 5 About this manual • In this manual, “disc” is used as a general reference for the BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Precautions .
  • Page 7 Additional Information Troubleshooting ..........54 Self-Diagnosis Function .
  • Page 8: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Remote Number 5, AUDIO, PROG +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A Z (open/close) (page 30) Opens or closes the disc tray.
  • Page 9 D Colour buttons (red/green/ yellow/blue) Short cut keys for selecting items on some BD’s menus (can also be used for BD’s Java interactive operations). E TOP MENU (page 32) Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu. POP UP/MENU (page 32) Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (page 27) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. B Disc tray (page 30) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when a BD is recognised. When the player is turned on for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is complete.
  • Page 11: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display A N, X Lights up during playback or pause. B HD (page 42) Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/ 1080p video signals from the HDMI OUT jack or 720p/1080i video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. C HDMI (page 16) Lights up when an HDMI device is connected.
  • Page 12 Rear panel A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P B LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack (page 18) C LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks (page 18, 22) D AC IN terminal (page 25) E Ventilation holes ) jacks (page 17) F EXT slot (page 23) G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ H LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18) I HDMI OUT jack (page 15, 20)
  • Page 13: Hookups And Settings

    Hooking Up the Player Check that you have the following items. • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • Mains lead (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
  • Page 14: Step 1: Connecting To Your Tv

    Step 1: Connecting to Your TV About video/HDMI OUT jacks The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input jack on your TV. When connecting the player to your TV using the HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
  • Page 15: Connecting To An Hdmi Jack

    Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. If you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 16), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
  • Page 16: About The Bravia Sync Features (For Hdmi Connections Only)

    TV or components. • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for HDMI” setting of the player automatically switches to “On”...
  • Page 17: Connecting To Component Video Jacks (Y, P B /C B , P R /C R )

    Connecting to component video jacks (Y, P Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You can enjoy high-quality pictures. Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using the audio/video cable.
  • Page 18: Connecting To An Audio/Video Or S Video Jack

    Connecting to an audio/video or S VIDEO jack Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using the audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. S-video cable (not supplied) When you connect the player and TV using an S- video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the audio/video cable.
  • Page 19: Step 2: Connecting To Your Av Amplifier (Receiver)

    Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) About audio/HDMI OUT jacks The player has the following audio jacks. Connect the player to your AV amplifier (receiver) according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). Jack type Digital Analogue For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected...
  • Page 20: Connecting To An Hdmi Jack

    If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you can enjoy surround sound. If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 16), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 21: Connecting To Digital Jacks (Optical/Coaxial)

    Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby a digital input jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS (5.1ch) surround effects. Optical digital cable (not supplied) Connect the digital jack of the player and your AV amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 22: Connecting To Audio L/R Jacks

    Connecting to audio L/R jacks If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection. : Signal flow Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack.
  • Page 23: Step 3: Inserting The External Memory

    • Do not apply too much pressure to the external memory in the slot, as it may cause a malfunction. • We recommend use of the Sony USM1GH available as of April 2008. • Other USB flash devices may support this function.
  • Page 24: Step 4: Connecting To The Network

    Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source using a network cable to update the player’s software. You can also enjoy the BD-Live function (page 33). Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source.
  • Page 25: When Connecting Via A Wireless Lan Router

    When connecting via a wireless LAN router Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter Wireless LAN router (access point) Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet Do not connect the LAN terminal of the player to the LAN terminal of the PC.
  • Page 26: Step 6: Preparing The Remote

    You can control the volume, input source, programme position, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set on the player the appropriate code number again.
  • Page 27: Step 7: Easy Setup

    To control other TVs with the remote You can control the volume, input source, programme position, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code. If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
  • Page 28 Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m, and press ENTER. The initial settings message appears. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. Select the cable type used to connect the player and your TV, and press ENTER. Select “HDMI” when connecting your TV using the HDMI cable, and go to step When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time,...
  • Page 29 Set the “Control for HDMI” function to “On” or “Off,” and press ENTER. Select “On” to use the “Control for HDMI” function when connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 16). If you do not use the “Control for HDMI”...
  • Page 30: Playback

    Playback Playing BDs/DVDs Number buttons HOME Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. Press Z, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing side facing down Press Z to close the disc tray. •...
  • Page 31 Press HOME. Select “Video” using </,. Select using M/m, and press ENTER. For commercially available BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs, playback starts. For BDs or DVDs recorded on other equipment, the title list appears. Select a title using M/m, and press N or ENTER.
  • Page 32: Using The Bd's Or Dvd's Menu

    Available OPTIONS Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. The available items differ depending on the disc type or player situation. Items Details A/V Settings Adjusts settings for picture and sound. • Video Settings (page 35) •...
  • Page 33: Enjoying Bonusview/Bd-Live

    Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live Some BD-ROMs have bonus contents and other data that can be downloaded to the external memory (local storage) for enjoyment. Turn the player off. Insert the external memory (not supplied) into the EXT slot on the rear of the player. The external memory is used as the local storage.
  • Page 34: Searching For A Title/Chapter

    To cancel Scene Search mode Press SCENE SEARCH, ENTER, N, or X. Playback starts from the point you pressed the button. • The Scene Search function is available for titles longer than 100 seconds and shorter than 100 hours. • The Scene Search function may not be available depending on the disc.
  • Page 35: Adjusting Pictures And Sound For Videos

    Adjusting pictures and sound for videos To adjust the picture Press OPTIONS during playback. The options menu appears. Select “A/V Settings” using M/m, and press ENTER. Select “Video Settings” using M/m, and press ENTER. The “Video Settings” screen appears. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.
  • Page 36: Playing Cds

    • The “Audio Filter” function does not work for digital audio signals output from the HDMI OUT/ DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks. • There may be little effect by changing the “Audio Filter” setting depending on the disc or playback environment. Playing CDs Insert a CD.
  • Page 37: Playing Photo Files

    Various music playback operations Buttons Operations Starts playback from the point where you pressed x. Stops playback. Pauses playback. ./> Skips to the beginning of the current or next track. To go to the previous track press . twice. Fast reverse/fast forwards when pressed during playback.
  • Page 38 • Large photo files may take some time to display or to start a slideshow. To view best quality images If you have a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy best quality images by the following connection and setting.
  • Page 39: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. Press HOME. Select (Setup) using </,. Select the setup category icon to change using M/m, and press ENTER. For details on setting options and setup category icons, see “Setting list”...
  • Page 40: Network Update

    You can update and improve the functions of the player. For information about update functions, refer to the following website; http://support.sony-europe.com/ Select “Network Update” using M/m, and press ENTER. The player connects to the network, and the display asks for confirmation.
  • Page 41: Video Settings

    • The “Setup” settings remain after updating. • For information about other software update methods, refer to the following website or consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorised Sony Service facility; http://support.sony-europe.com/ • Do not disconnect the mains lead while updating.
  • Page 42 DVD Aspect Ratio Selects the display configuration for playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen TV (selectable when “TV Type” is set to “4:3” and “Screen Format” is set to “Fixed Aspect Ratio”). Letter Box Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and bottom.
  • Page 43 • If the picture is distorted or no picture appears, wait for about 30 seconds without pressing any buttons. The display returns to the resolution setting screen. If the selected video output resolution is incorrect, no picture will appear on the screen when you press any button within that 30 seconds.
  • Page 44: Audio Settings

    YCbCr/RGB (HDMI) Sets the colour setting for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. Select the setting that matches the connected TV type. Auto Automatically detects the type of external device, and switches to the matching colour setting. YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals.
  • Page 45 BD Audio Setting Selects whether to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that contains such audio. Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the interactive audio and secondary audio to the primary audio. Direct Outputs the primary audio only.
  • Page 46 Audio DRC Selects the dynamic range (compression level of the sound) setting when playing a BD or DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” Auto Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played back at the “Standard”...
  • Page 47: Bd/Dvd Viewing Settings

    BD/DVD Viewing Settings The default settings are underlined. BD/DVD Menu Selects the default menu language for BD- ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. When you select “Select Language Code,” the display for entering the language code appears. Enter the code for your language by referring to “Language Code List”...
  • Page 48: Parental Control Region Code

    DVD Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Select “DVD Parental Control” in “BD/ DVD Viewing Settings,” and press ENTER. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
  • Page 49: Photo Settings

    Password Sets or changes the password for the Parental Control function. A password allows you to set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO playback. If necessary, you can differentiate the restriction levels for BD- ROMs and DVD VIDEOs. Select “Password” in “BD/DVD Viewing Settings,”...
  • Page 50: System Settings

    System Settings The default settings are underlined. Selects your language for the player on- screen displays. Dimmer Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display. Bright Bright lighting. Dark Low lighting. Turns off the lighting during playback. Low lighting other than during playback.
  • Page 51: Network Settings

    Network Settings Internet Settings These items are necessary when you connect to the Internet via a network cable. Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for your broadband router or Wireless LAN router. The items that need to be set may differ, depending on the Internet service provider or the router.
  • Page 52 To enter characters The display for entering characters appears when you select “Proxy Server” in “Proxy Settings.” Press a number button repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.”...
  • Page 53: Easy Setup

    Easy Setup Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER. Select “Start” using </,, and press ENTER. Follow the instructions for “Step 7: Easy Setup” (page 27) from step 4. Resetting You can reset the player settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings.
  • Page 54: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 55 Picture See also “Connecting to an HDMI jack” (page 15) when connecting equipment using the HDMI cable. There is no picture/picture noise appears. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected. , Check whether the connecting cables are damaged.
  • Page 56 The interactive audio is not output. , Set “BD Audio Setting” to “Mix” in the “Audio Settings” setup (page 45). HDMI There is no picture or no sound when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , Try the following: and on again. Turn the connected equipment off and on again.
  • Page 57 X on the player until “UNLOCK” appears in the front panel display (page 10). , When “TLK ON” appears, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc even after you press A.
  • Page 58: Self-Diagnosis Function

    • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player. When just appears without any messages on the entire screen Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.
  • Page 59: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Blu-ray Disc DVD VIDEO DATA DVD DATA CD — * JPEG format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). Icon used in Characteristics this manual BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in BDMV and BDAV mode, including 8 cm discs (single layer) and DL discs Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or...
  • Page 60 Discs that cannot be played • BDs with cartridge • DVD-RAMs • HD DVDs • DVD Audio discs • PHOTO CDs • Data part of CD-Extras • VCDs/Super VCDs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 60).
  • Page 61 About playback of discs recorded in AVCHD format This player can play AVCHD format discs. What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high-definition digital video camera format used to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high definition) signals of either the 1080i specification or the 720p specification...
  • Page 62: Video Output Resolution

    Video Output Resolution Output resolution differs depending on the “Output Video Format” setting in the “Video Settings” setup (page 41). When “Output Video Format” is set to “HDMI” Resolution LINE OUT setting VIDEO/ S VIDEO jack 480i/576i 480i/576i 480p/576p 480i/576i 720p 480i/576i 1080i...
  • Page 63: Audio Output Signals

    Audio Output Signals The audio output differs as follows, depending on the source, output jack, and the selected settings. Digital Jacks/ settings HDMI OUT jack Disc/source Auto LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 5.1ch LPCM 5.1ch LPCM 7.1ch LPCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital LPCM 5.1ch Dolby Digital LPCM 7.1ch...
  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser 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) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P...
  • Page 65: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 47. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Number, Language (BD Language Code/DVD Language Code) Parental Control/Area Code For details, see page 47. Number, Area (Code) 2044, Argentina (ar) 2047, Australia (au) 2046, Austria (at) 2057, Belgium (be)
  • Page 66: Terms And Conditions Of Use And End User License Agreement

    Service or Site. By making them available on the Service and/or Site, Sony is not granting you any license to utilize those proprietary logos, service marks, or trademarks. Any unauthorized use of the Service, Site, Content or Software may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, and civil and criminal statutes.
  • Page 67 Sony reserves the right to discontinue one, some, or all of the features of the Service you receive at any time at its discretion. Sony may, at its discretion and from time to time change, add or remove features and functionality, upgrade or modify the Service, Site and/or Software without notice.
  • Page 68: Glossary

    Sony and you with respect to your use of the Product, Service, Site, Content, and Software. Any notice by Sony hereunder may be made by letter, email, or posting on the Service or Site. Any cause of...
  • Page 69 PhotoTV HD (page 38) “PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and colours. By connecting Sony “PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
  • Page 70: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. Numerics 24p True Cinema 69 “A/V Settings” 35 AACS 68 ANGLE 8 AUDIO 8 “Audio Output Priority” Audio output signals 63 “Audio Settings” 35 AVCHD 61 Batteries 26 “BD Data” 33 “BD/DVD Viewing Settings”...

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