Sony BDP-S3500, BDP-S1500, BDP-BX350 Simple Manual

Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player

Simple Manual

The software of this player may be updated in the future. To download any available updates and the Operating Instructions with advanced features, please visit the following website:

http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

BDP-S5500/BDP-BX550/BDP-S3500/BDP-BX350/BDP-S1500/BDP-BX150

4-549-792-13(1)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

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from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

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help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement (BDP-S5500/BX550/BDP-S3500/BX350 only):

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Contains FCC ID : PPQ-WN4636R

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.

1) Keep these instructions.

2) Heed all warnings.

3) Follow all instructions.

4) Do not use this apparatus near water.

5) Clean only with dry cloth.

6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

7) with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

8) registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplif iers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

9) type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not f it into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

10) particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specif ied by the

11) manufacturer.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specif ied

12) by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

13) for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualif ied service personnel. Servicing is

14) required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.

Model No.______________ Serial No.______________

For customers in the USA

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-800-222SONY(7669).

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

Copyrights and Trademarks

Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its aff iliates.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured

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The terms HDMI® and HDMI High-Deﬁnition Multimedia

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Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-LIVE™, BONUSVIEW™,

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and the logos are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

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Software License Information

For EULA (End User License Agreement), please refer to [License agreement] in the option menu on each network service icon.

For details of the other software licenses, please select [Setup] and refer to [Software License Information] in [System Settings].

This product contains software that is subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). These licenses establish that customers have the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the source code of said software in accordance with the terms of the GPL or the LGPL. The source code for the software used in this product is subject to the GPL and LGPL, and is available on the Web. To download, please visit the following website: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux Please note that Sony cannot respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code.

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties

Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.

m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)

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Fast reverse/fast forward the disc when you

• press the button during playback. The search speed changes each time you press the button during video playback. Plays in slow motion, when pressed for more

• than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time, when you press for a

• short time in pause mode.

N PLAY

Starts or re-starts playback.

. PREV/NEXT >

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

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.

SUBTITLE

Selects the subtitle language when multi-lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.

VOL +/-

Adjusts the TV volume.

AUDIO

Selects the language track when multi-lingual tracks are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects the sound track on CDs.

MUTING

Turns off the sound temporarily.

DISPLAY

Displays the playback and web browsing (BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only) information on the screen.

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To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to avoid accidental opening of the tray. While the player is turned on, press x STOP, HOME, and then TOP MENU button on the remote to lock or unlock the tray.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Hold down -TV- [/1 and the TV manufacturer’s code using the remote buttons for 2 seconds.

Manufacturer Remote Button

Sony (Default)

Hitachi

LG/Goldstar/NEC

Toshiba

RCA

Mitsubishi/MGA

Pioneer

Sharp

Panasonic

Samsung

Philips

Color button (YELLOW)

Color button (BLUE)

Color button (RED)

Color button (GREEN)

TOP MENU

POP UP/MENU

ENTER

RETURN

WARNING

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

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

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and f ire.

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 qualif ied personnel only.

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suff icient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Precautions

To prevent f ire or shock hazard, do not place objects f illed with

• liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Install this unit so that the AC adaptor can be unplugged from

• the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement (BDP-S5500/BX550/BDP-S3500/BX350 only):

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Contains IC : 4491A-WN4636R

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. The player is not disconnected from the AC power source

• as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. To reduce the risk of ﬁre, do not cover the ventilation

• opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked f lame sources (for

• example, lighted candles). Do not install this player in a conf ined space, such as a

• bookshelf or similar unit. 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.

On AC adaptor

Use the supplied AC adaptor for this player, as other

• adaptors may cause a malfunction. Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.

• Do not conf ine the AC adaptor in a closed place such as a

• bookshelf or an AV cabinet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a traveler’s electric

• transformer, which may generate heat and cause a malfunction. Do not drop or apply shock.

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For United States customers. Not applicable in Canada, including in the province Of Quebec. Pour les consommateurs Aux États-Unis. Non applicable au Canada, y compris la province de Québec.

FCC WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modif ications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The shielded Interface cable (LAN cable) must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Blu-ray 3DTM and Blu-ray 3DTM logo are trademarks of

• Blu-ray Disc Association.

“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

• Licensing Corporation. “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD

• VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents

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• 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. Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Windows Media is either a registered trademark or

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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are

• registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ , Wi-Fi Protected

• Setup™, Miracast™ and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certiﬁcation mark of

• Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identiﬁer Mark is a certif ication

• mark of Wi-Fi Alliance. DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are

• trademarks, service marks, or certiﬁcation marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

Opera® Devices SDK from Opera Software ASA. Copyright

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective

• owners. Other system and product names are generally trademarks

• or registered trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated in this document.

BDP-S5500/BX550 only

BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only

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Getting Started

Remote

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

N PLAY, VOL +, and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

The player automatically returns to standby mode

If any button on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 20 minutes, the player automatically returns to standby mode.

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Z OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the door tray.

-TV- INPUT

Switches between TV and other input sources.

-TV-

"/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.

"/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/RED/

2�

GREEN)

Shortcut keys for interactive functions.

TOP MENU

3�

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.

OPTIONS

Displays the available options on the screen.

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

 </M/m/,

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

M/mas a shortcut key for track search during music CD

playback.

Center button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

HOME

Enters the player’s home screen.

FAVORITE

Accesses the application registered as favorite.

NETFLIX

Accesses the “NETFLIX” online service. For further NETFLIX online service details, visit the following website and check the FAQ: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

Step 1: Connecting the Player

Do not connect the AC adaptor until you have made all the connections.

Connecting to your TV

Connect the player to your TV with a High Speed HDMI Cable.

High Speed HDMI Cable*

See “Supplied accessories” (page 15).

Connecting to your AV ampliﬁer (receiver)

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplif ier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the [Audio Settings].

High Speed HDMI Cable*

See “Supplied accessories” (page 15).

Coaxial digital cable

(not supplied)

High Speed HDMI Cable

(not supplied)

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Setup

All AppsUpdate Services

You can enjoy many services after updating network services from the Sony server.

You can customize this area by adding your favorite apps.

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Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection

Wired Setup

Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player.

LAN cable (not supplied)

Broadband router

The use of a shielded and straight interface cable (LAN cable) is recommended.

Wireless Setup (BDP-S5500/BX550/ S3500/BX350 only)

Use the wireless LAN that is built into the player.

Wireless LAN router

ADSL modem/ Cable modem

LAN cable (not supplied)

ADSL modem/ Cable modem

Internet

Step 3: 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 Size AAA (R03) batteries by

1�

matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment of the remote.

Connect the supplied AC adaptor in the

2�

numeric order shown below. When removing them, do so in reverse order.

1 to DC IN

12V

AC adaptor (supplied)

Press "/1 to turn on the player..

3�

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

Turn on the TV and set the input selector on

4�

your TV. This will show the signal from the player on your TV screen.

to AC outlet

Playback

Playing a Disc

For playable discs, see page 13.

1�

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.

Playing side facing down

2�

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Playback starts. If playback does not start automatically, select

[Video], [Music], or [Photo] category in

[Disc], and press ENTER.

Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE

1�

Connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the player.

Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory as your local storage.

2�

Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).

•

Connect the player to a network (page 9).

•

Set [BD Internet Connection] in [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] to [Allow].

3�

Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE.

The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

To delete data in the USB memory, select [Delete BD Data] in [BD/DVD Viewing Settings], and press ENTER. All data stored in the buda folder will be erased.

Enjoying Blu-ray 3D (BDP-S5500/BX550 only)

1�

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].

2�

Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc.

The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV and the connected device.

Playing from a USB Device

For “Playable types of ﬁles”, see page 13.

1�

Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player.

2�

Select [USB device] using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

3�

Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] category using M/m, and press ENTER.

Additional Information

Playable discs

Blu-ray Disc

DVD

BD-ROM, BD-R

DVD-ROM, DVD-R/DVD-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW

CD-DA (Music CD), CD-ROM, CD-R/CD-RW

/BD-RE

A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly

f inalized. For more information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device.

Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only)

Your player has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region codes or

Since the Blu-ray Disc specif ications are new and evolving,

some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and the version. The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings.

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.

Playable types of ﬁles

Codec Container Extension With Audio

PS .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG

*1*

MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis

MKV

AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3

MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis

MKV

MP4

Quick Time

FLV

3gpp/3gpp2

TS .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC

MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis

ASF .wmv, .asf WMA9, WMA 10 Pro

MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis

.mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG

.m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC

.mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis

.mp4, .m4v AAC

.m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC

.mov Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3

.ﬂv, .f4v LPCM, AAC, MP3

.3gp, .3g2,

.3gpp, .3gp2

AAC

MPEG-1 Video

MPEG-2 Video

Xvid

MPEG4/AVC

VC1

WMV9

Region code

Speciﬁcations

System

Laser

Inputs and outputs

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (Jack name)

HDMI OUT

LAN (100)

USB

DC IN

Wireless (BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only)

Wireless LAN standard

Frequency range

Modulation

General

Power requirements

Power consumption (when using AC adaptor)

Dimensions (approx.)

Mass (approx.)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Supplied accessories

Speciﬁcations and design are subject to change without notice.

Semiconductor laser

Phono jack /0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms (Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)

HDMI 19-pin standard connector

100BASE-TX Terminal

USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB memory, memory card reader, digital still camera, and digital video camera)

BDP-S5500/BX550: 12 V DC, 750 mA BDP-S3500/BX350: 12 V DC, 650 mA BDP-S1500/BX150: 12 V DC, 600 mA

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11

DSSS and OFDM

12 V DC with AC adaptor Rating: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz

BDP-S5500/BX550: 11 W BDP-S3500/BX350: 9.5 W BDP-S1500/BX150: 8.8 W

230 mm x 194 mm x 39 mm (9 (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts

0.8 kg (1 lb 13 oz)

5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF)

25 % to 80 %

High Speed HDMI Cable (1)*

• AC adaptor (AC-M1208UC or AC-M1210UC) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)

•

* Supplied for BDP-BX550/BX350/BX150

/8 in. × 7 3/4 in. × 1 9/16 in.)

Perform [Easy Initial Settings].

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Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using </M/m/, and ENTER on the remote.

</M/m/,

ENTER

When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete, the player will automatically f ind the available network.

Home screen display

The home screen appears when you press HOME. Select an application using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

Application Tools

[My Apps]: Manages favorite application. You may add shortcuts for application from [All Apps]. [Featured Apps]: Displays recommended application. [Update Services]: Updates network applications list. Appears when network application update is available. [All Apps]: Shows all available applications. You can add applications to [My Apps] by pressing OPTIONS, and select [Add to My Apps]. [Setup]: Adjusts the player’s settings.

Screen mirroring function is only available for BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350.

Available options

Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

[Move Application]: Arranges applications in [My Apps]. [Remove Application]: Deletes applications in [My Apps]. [Register as Favorite]: Registers 1 application into FAVORITE remote button.

Playing via a Network

Using “TV SideView” (BDP-S5500/ BX550/S3500/BX350 only)

“TV SideView” is a free mobile application for remote devices (such as smartphone, etc.). By using “TV SideView” with this player, you can easily enjoy the player by using the operation on your remote device. You can launch a service or application directly from the remote device and view the disc information during disc playback. “TV SideView” also can be used as a remote control and software keyboard. Before you use the “TV SideView” device with this player for the f irst time, be sure to register the “TV SideView” device. Follow the on-screen instructions on the “TV SideView” device for registration.

The registration can only be performed on the home screen.

Using Screen mirroring (BDP-S5500/ BX550/S3500/BX350 only)

“Screen mirroring” is a function to display the screen of a mobile device on the TV by Miracast technology. The player can be connected directly with a Screen mirroring compatible device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). You can enjoy the display screen of the device on your large TV screen. No wireless router (or access point) is required to use this feature.

When using Screen mirroring, the quality of picture and

• sound may sometimes be deteriorated due to interference from other network. Some network functions may not be available during Screen

• mirroring. Make sure that the device is compatible with Miracast.

• Connectivity with all Miracast compatible devices is not guaranteed.

Select [Screen mirroring] from home screen

1�

using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

2�

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Internet

Browsing Websites

(BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only)

You can connect to the Internet and enjoy websites.

Prepare the Internet Browser.

1�

Connect the player to a network (page 9).

Select [All Apps] on the home screen using

2�

</M/m/,.

Select [Internet Browser] using

3�

</M/m/,, and press ENTER.

This browser does not support some websites functions, and some websites may not be shown correctly.

Software Update

Select [Setup] on the home screen using

1�

</,.

Select [Software Update] using M/m, and

2�

press ENTER.

[Update via Internet]

Updates the player’s software using available network. Make sure that the network is connected to the Internet. For details, see “Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection” (page 9).

[Update via USB Memory]

Updates the player’s software using USB memory. Make sure that the Software Update Folder is correctly named as “UPDATE” and all the update f iles must be stored in this folder. The player can recognize up to 500 f iles/ folders in a single layer including the update f iles/folders.

We recommend performing the software update every 2

• months or so. If your network condition is poor, visit

• http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ to download the latest software version and update via USB memory. You can also get information about update functions from the website.

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Codec Container Extension With Audio

Quick Time .mov Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3

Motion JPEG

Format

AVCHD (Ver.2.0)

Codec Extension

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III)

AAC/HE-AAC

WMA9 Standard

WMA 10 Pro

LPCM

FLAC

Dolby Digital

Vorbis

Monkey’s Audio

Format Extension

JPEG

PNG

GIF

MPO

The player may not play this f ile format on a DLNA server

(BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only).

The player can only play standard def inition video on a

DLNA server (BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only).

The player does not play DTS format f iles on a DLNA

server (BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only).

The player can only play Dolby Digital format f iles on a

DLNA server (BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only).

The player can support AVC up to Level 4.1.

The player does not play this f ile format on a DLNA server

(BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only).

The player can support WMV9 up to Advance Proﬁle.

The player can support frame rate up to 60 fps.

The player plays AVCHD format f iles that are recorded on

a digital video camera, etc. The AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not been correctly f inalized.

The player can play AVCHD 3D format (BDP-S5500/

BX550 only).

The player can play “.mka” f iles.

(This f ile cannot be played on a DLNA server (BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only).)

AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3

The player does not play animated PNG or animated GIF

*1*8*9*

.mp3

*1*

*6*

.m4a, .aac

.wma

.wav

.ﬂac, .ﬂa

.ac3

.ogg

.ape

.jpeg, .jpg, .jpe

.png

.gif

.mpo

6*13

f iles.

For MPO f iles other than 3D, the key image or the f irst

image is displayed (BDP-S5500/BX550 only).

Some ﬁles may not play depending on the ﬁle format, ﬁle

• encoding, recording condition, or DLNA server condition (BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/BX350 only). Some f iles edited on a PC may not play.

• Some f iles may not be able to perform fast forward or fast

• reverse function. The player does not play coded f iles such as DRM and

• Lossless. The player can recognize the following f iles or folders in

• BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:

up to folders in the 9th layer, including the root folder

–

up to 500 f iles/folders in a single layer

– The player can recognize the following f iles or folders

• stored in the DLNA server (BDP-S5500/BX550/S3500/ BX350 only):

up to folders in the 19th layer

–

up to 999 f iles/folders in a single layer

– The player can support frame rate:

•

up to 60 fps for AVCHD (MPEG4/AVC) only.

–

up to 30 fps for other video codecs.

– The player can support video bit rate up to 40 Mbps.

• Some USB devices may not work with this player.

• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC)

• devices (such as ﬂash memory or an HDD), Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB memory or

• devices, turn off the player when connecting or removing the USB memory or devices. The player may not play high bit rate video f iles on DATA

• CDs smoothly. It is recommended to play such f iles using DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.