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Sony BDP-S490 Operating Instructions Manual

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Blu-ray Disc™ /
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Operating Instructions
BDP-S490/S590
4-410-140-32(1)
Getting Started
Playback
Internet
Settings and Adjustments
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Operating Instructions BDP-S490/S590 4-410-140-32(1) Getting Started Playback Internet Settings and Adjustments Additional Information...

  • 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 &...

  • 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 On watching 3D video images Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from person to person.
  • Page 5 “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks. • “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
  • Page 6 • This product incorporates proprietary technology under license from Verance Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyright and trade secret protection for certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a trademark of Verance Corporation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ..........2 Precautions .
  • Page 8 ® Gracenote End User License Agreement This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. B Disc tray C Front panel display D Z (open/close) E N (play)
  • Page 10 Rear panel A LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (USB) jack D LAN (100) terminal E HDMI OUT jack F LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack...

  • Page 11: Top Menu

    Remote The available functions of the remote are different depending on the disc or the situation. AUDIO SUBTITLE DISPLAY Number 5, AUDIO, 2 +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A Z (open/close) Opens or closes the disc tray.

  • Page 12: Step 1: Supplied Accessories

    The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder. SEN (page 19) Accesses the “Sony Entertainment Network™” online service. Home menu display The home menu appears when you press HOME.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Connecting The Player

    Step 2: Connecting the Player Do not connect the mains lead until you have made all the connections. Connecting to your TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. High quality High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied)
  • Page 14 Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver) Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the [Audio Settings] setup (page 26). High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied) High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied)

  • Page 15: Step 3: Preparing For Network Connection

    See “Step 1: Supplied Accessories” (page 12). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S.

  • Page 16: Step 4: Easy Setup

    Step 4: Easy Setup When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts [Easy Initial Settings]. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 17: Playback

    Playback Playing a Disc For playable discs, see page 35. 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 18: Playing From A Usb Device

    Enjoying Blu-ray 3D You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with the “Blu-ray 3D” logo*. Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback. • Connect the player to your 3D- compatible devices using a High Speed HDMI Cable. • Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D] in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 25).

  • Page 19: Playing Via A Network

    M/m, and press ENTER. Playing via a Network Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network Sony Entertainment Network serves as a gateway, delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. • Some Internet content requires registration via a PC before it can be played.
  • Page 20 (PARTY STREAMING) You can play music files on the player (PARTY host) in other rooms Player simultaneously through Sony products (PARTY guest) which are compatible with DLNA and the PARTY STREAMING function, or vice versa. [Photo], then Prepare for PARTY STREAMING.

  • Page 21: Available Options

    Available Options Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Common options Sets the repeat [Repeat Setting]: mode. [3D Menu]: – [Simulated 3D]: Adjusts the simulated 3D effect. – [3D Depth Adjustment]: Adjusts the depth of 3D image.
  • Page 22 [Leave PARTY]: PARTY which the player is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function continues among other participating products. [Close PARTY]: which the player is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function ends for all other participating products. [Music Search]: information on the audio CD (CD- DA) based on Gracenote technology.

  • Page 23: Internet

    Internet Browsing Websites You can connect to the Internet and enjoy websites. Prepare the Internet Browser. Connect the player to a network (page 15). Select [Network] on the home menu using </,. Select [Internet Browser] using M/m, and press ENTER. This browser does not support some websites functions, and some websites may not be shown correctly.
  • Page 24 Available options Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. [Browser Setup]: Internet Browser settings. – [Zoom]: Increases or decreases the size of the displayed contents. – [JavaScript Setup]: Enables or disables JavaScript.

  • Page 25: Settings And Adjustments

    • We recommend performing the network update every 2 months or so. • For information about update functions, visit the following website: For customers in European countries http://support.sony-europe.com/ For customers in Australia/New Zealand http://www.sony-asia.com/support/ [Screen Settings] x [3D Output Setting] [Auto]: Normally select this.

  • Page 26: [Audio Settings]

    x [Cinema Conversion Mode] [Auto]: Normally select this. The player automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method. [Video]: The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material. x [Output Video Format] [HDMI]: Normally select [Auto].

  • Page 27: [Bd/Dvd Viewing Settings]

    x [BD Audio MIX Setting] [On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the interactive and secondary audio to the primary audio. [Off]: Outputs the primary audio only. Select this to output HD audio signals to an AV amplifier (receiver). x [Dolby Digital / DTS] [Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear PCM signals.

  • Page 28: [Parental Control Settings]

    x [BD Internet Connection] [Allow]: Normally select this. [Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet connection. [Parental Control Settings] x [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, and Internet video playback.

  • Page 29: [Network Settings]

    For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or components. x [HDMI:Linked to TV-off] [On]: Automatically turns off the player and HDMI-compatible components when the connected TV enters standby mode (BRAVIA Sync). [Off]: Turns off the function. x [Quick Start Mode] [On]: Shortens the startup time when turning on the player.

  • Page 30: [Easy Setup]

    For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: For customers in European countries http://support.sony-europe.com/ x [Network Connection Diagnostics] Checks for the proper network connection by running the network diagnostics. x [Connection Server Settings] Sets whether or not to display the connected server.

  • Page 31: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 13).

  • Page 32: Usb Device

    , Check if the USB device is on. , If the USB device is connected via a USB hub, connect the USB device directly to the player. Sony Entertainment Network The picture/sound is poor/certain programmes display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes.
  • Page 33 You cannot connect your PC to the Internet after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is performed. , 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, change the wireless settings of your PC accordingly.
  • Page 34 [/1 on the player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns off. nearest Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility and give the error code. player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    The player does not respond to any button. , Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). , Hold down [/1 on the player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns off. If the player still does not respond to any button, disconnect then reconnect the mains lead.

  • Page 36: Playable Types Of Files

    BD-RE: Ver.2.1 BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type) The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if postscripts are recordable. A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalised. For more information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device.

  • Page 37: About Wireless Lan Security

    Photo File format Extensions JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg” “.png “.gif “.mpo The player does not play coded files such as DRM. The player may not play this file format on a DLNA server. The player can only play standard definition video on a DLNA server. This player can play AVCHD Ver.2.0 format.

  • Page 38: Notes About The Discs

    TV manufacturer’s code using the number buttons. If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi LG/Goldstar Loewe Panasonic 17, 49...
  • Page 39 Code Language 1130 Bhutani; 1142 Greek Dzongkha 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian 1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian...
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions, please visit the following website: For customers in European countries http://support.sony-europe.com/ For customers in Australia/New Zealand http://www.sony-asia.com/support/ To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct/ © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-410-140-32(1)

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