Sony 4-169-142-11-1, BDP-S373 User Manual

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4-169-142-11(1)

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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player

BDP-S370/S373

4-169-142-11(1)

Printed in Hungary

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. 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 other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely.

Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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.

Precautions

•This unit operates on 220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

•Install this unit so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Notes About the Discs

•To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

•After playing, store the disc in its case.

•Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/ lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

•If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the label before playing.

•Do not use the following discs.

–A lens cleaning disc.

–A disc that has a nonstandard shape (e.g., card, heart).

–A disc with a label or sticker on it.

–A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it.

•Do not resurface the playing side of a disc to remove surface scratches.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

On placement

•Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

•Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

•Do not install this player in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

•Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

•Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on ships, or on other vessels.

•If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

•Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

•Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the player.

•Do not place any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to the player or the object.

•Take out any discs when you move the player. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

•Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) and all other cables from the player when you move the player.

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On power sources

•The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

•Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if you are not going to use the player for a long time. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

•Observe following points to prevent the AC power cord (mains lead) being damaged. Do not use the AC power cord (mains lead) if it is damaged, as doing so may result in an electric shock or fire.

–Do not pinch the AC power cord (mains lead) between the player and wall, shelf, etc.

–Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord (mains lead) or pull on the AC power cord (mains lead) itself.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, your ears and the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs, disc/ lens cleaners

Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On replacement of parts

In the events that this player is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack

Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector.

•Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

•Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player.

•When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw in or rotate the HDMI connector.

Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6

Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Preparing the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 2: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 3: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Playing via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

BD/DVD Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Music Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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 Disc tray

BPower indicator

Lights up in white when the player is turned on.

C Remote sensor

DFront panel display

N, X: Lights up during playback or pause.

: Lights up when enabling the repeat setting.

: Lights up when outputting 720p/ 1080i/1080p video signals.

E (USB) jack

Connect a USB device to this jack.

F x (stop)

G N (play)

H Z (open/close)

I[/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being opened by mistake.

When the player is turned on, hold down N on the player for more than 10 seconds. The disc tray is locked or unlocked.

Rear panel

A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks

B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack

C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack

D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

E Ventilation holes

F (USB) jack

G HDMI OUT jack

HCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks

I LAN (100) terminal

Remote

The available functions of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation.

Number 5, AUDIO, 2 +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

AZ (open/close)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

-TV- t(TV input select)

Switches between TV and other input sources.

-TV- [/1 (TV on/standby)

Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.

[/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

BNumber buttons (0 - 9)

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

2 (volume) +/–

Adjusts the TV volume.

THEATRE (page 30)

Switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically.

The THEATRE button functions only when connected to a Sony Theatre Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theatre Modecompatible TV.

AUDIO (page 21)

Selects the language track when multilingual tracks are recorded on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs.

Selects the sound track on CDs.

SUBTITLE (page 21)

Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs.

(favourites) (page 16)

Displays the Internet content added to the Favourites List. You can save up to 18 of your favourite Internet content programmes.

CColour buttons (red/green/ yellow/blue)

Short cut keys for interactive functions.

DTOP MENU

Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu.

POP UP/MENU

Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.

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OPTIONS (page 16)

The options menu that can be selected appears on the screen.

HOME

Enters the player’s home menu. Displays the wall paper when pressed on the category icon of the home menu.

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

</M/m/,

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

Centre button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

E./> (previous/next)

Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.

/ (replay/advance)

Briefly replays the current scenes for 10 seconds/briefly fast forwards the current scenes for 15 seconds.

m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)

•Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Each time you press the button during playback of videos, the search speed changes.

•Plays in slow motion, when pressed for more than one second in pause mode.

•Plays one frame at a time, when pressed briefly in pause mode.

N (play)

Starts or re-starts playback.

DISPLAY (page 15)

Displays the playback information on the screen.

X (pause)

Pauses or re-starts playback.

x (stop)

Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume point).

The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder.

F (light) (BDP-S373 only)

Lights up the 4and 5buttons (except </M/m/, and ENTER) and is useful for operation in the dark.

Home menu display

The home menu appears when you press HOME. Select a category using </,. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.

Item

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 TV. Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.

High quality

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Component video cable (not supplied)

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Standard

quality

Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.

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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 20).

Settings and Hookups

HDMI cable (not supplied)

t Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” (page 20).

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

t Set “Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*1” (page 20)

and “DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*2” (page 20).

	Audio/video cable (not supplied)

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