Sony BDP-S1500, BDP-S3500, BDP-S4500, BDP-S5500 Operating Instruction

4-549-800-12(1)

Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player

Operating Instructions

Thank you for your purchase. Before using this player, please read these instruction carefully.

Getting Started

Playback

Internet

Settings and Adjustments

Additional Information

BDP-S5500/BDP-S4500/BDP-S3500/BDP-S1500

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

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.

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

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.

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.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LAS ER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minatoku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

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

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

Notice for the customers in Europe (BDP-S5500/S3500 only)

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

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.

• 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 flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

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

• 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 metal objects in front of the front panel. It may limit reception of radio waves.

• Do not place the player in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause a malfunction of medical instruments.

• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the wireless LAN function.

• This player should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm or more between the player and a person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

• 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 from the tray 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.

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 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 confine 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.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Your ears and the speakers may be damaged when the sound level reaches the peak.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of abras ive 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.

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

On watching 3D video images (BDP-S5500/S4500 only)

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. You must decide what works best. If you experience any discomfort, you should stop watching the 3D video images until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe necessary. You should also review (i) the instruction manual and/or the caution message of any other device used with, or Blu-ray Disc contents played with this product and (ii) our website (www.sony.eu/myproducts/) for the latest information. The vision of young children (especially those under six years old) is still under development. Consult yo ur doctor (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young children to watch 3D video images. Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above.

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 on-screen 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.

• Hold the HDMI connector straight when connecting or disconnecting the HDMI cable. Do not twist or force the HDMI connector into the HDMI OUT jack.

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

Copy Protection

Please be advised of the advanced content protection systems used in both Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD media. These systems, called AACS (Advanced Access Content System) and CSS (Content Scrambl e System), may contain some restrictions on playback, analogue output, and other similar features. The operation of this product and the restrictions placed may vary depending on the date of purchase, as the go verning board of the AACS may adopt or change its restriction rules after the time of purchase.

Cinavia Notice

This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.

More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

About this manual

The cover page photo is BDP-S5500.

Copyrights and Trademarks

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and HDMI High-

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Gracenote® End User License Agreement

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Contents

2WARNING 4 Precautions

Getting Started

11 Guide to Parts and Controls 16 Step 1: Connecting the Player 18 Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection 18 Step 3: Easy Setup

Playback

20 Playing a Disc 22 Playing from a USB Device 22 Playing via a Network 23 Available Options

Internet (BDP-S5500/S4500/S3500 only)

26 Browsing Websites

Settings and Adjustments

28 Using the Settings Displays 28 [Software Update] 28 [Screen Settings] 30 [Audio Settings] 30 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] 31 [Parental Control Settings] 32 [System Settings] 33 [Network Settings] 33 [Easy Network Settings] 34 [Resetting]

Additional Information

35 Troubleshooting 39 Specifications

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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.

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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.

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

Getting Started

A Door tray B Z (open/close) C [/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

D Power indicator

Lights up when the player is turned on.

E (USB) jack

Connect a USB device to this jack.

F Remote sensor

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.

Rear panel

A Ventilation holes B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack C HDMI OUT jack D LAN (100) terminal E DC IN 12 V (AC adaptor input) jack

Remote

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

N, 2 +, and AUDIO 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.

-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.

B Colour buttons (red/green/

yellow/blue)

Shortcut keys for interactive functions.

C TOP 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.

OPTIONS (page 23)

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.

Centre button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

HOME

Enters the player’s home screen.

Getting Started

(favourite) (page 15)

Accesses the application registered as favourite.

NETFLIX

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

D m/M (fast reverse/fast

forward)

• 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.

./> (previous/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 (page 31)

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

2 (volume) +/–

Adjusts the TV volume.

AUDIO (page 31)

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 (page 21)

Displays the playback and web browsing (BDP-S5500/S4500/ S3500 only) information on the screen.

Home screen display

Available options

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

Tools

All AppsUpdate Services

Setup

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

Application

No Disc

You can customize this area by adding your favourite apps.

[My Apps]: Manages favourite 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/S3500.

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 Favourite]: Registers 1 application into (favourite) remote button.

Getting Started

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