Sony BDP-S2500 Operating Instruction

4-577-202-11(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

Settings and Adjustments

Additional Information

BDP-S2500

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.

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 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 fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled 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.

FCC WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications 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.

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.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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.

13)Un plug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 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 Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.______________ Serial No.______________

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

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.

• 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 adaptor 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 as long as it is conne cted 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 adaptor, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Observe following points to prevent the AC adaptor being damaged. Do not use the AC adaptor if it is damaged, as doing so may result in an electric shock or fire. – Do not pinch the AC adaptor between the

player and wall, shelf, etc.

– Do not put anything heavy on the AC

adaptor or pull on the AC adaptor 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 abra sive 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.

• 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.

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.

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 Scra mble System), may contain some restrictions on playback, analog output, and other similar features. The operation of this product and the restrictions placed may vary depending on the date of purchase, as the governing 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.

Copyrights and Trademarks

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• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

•The terms HDMI® and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia 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™, and the logos 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 licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• 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. Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft. Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content and/or WMDRM-protected con tent. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to consume PlayReadyprotected content. Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content

protected by other content access technologies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

• This product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government.

• Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype, “Powered by Gracenote”, Gracenote MusicID, Gracenote VideoID, and Gracenote Video Explore are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

•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 certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance.

• 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.

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This application or device may contain content belonging to Gracenote’s providers. If so, all of the restrictions set forth herein with respect to Gracenote Data shall also apply to such content, and said content providers shall be entitled to all of the benefits and protections that are available to Gracenote he reunder. You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal, non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.

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Contents

2WARNING 4 Precautions

Getting Started

10 Guide to Parts and Controls 15 Step 1: Connecting the Player 17 Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection 17 Step 3: Easy Setup

Playback

19 Playing a Disc 20 Playing from a USB Device 20 Playing via a Network 21 Available Options

Settings and Adjustments

23 Using the Settings Displays 23 [Software Update] 23 [Screen Settings] 25 [Audio Settings] 25 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] 26 [Parental Control Settings] 27 [System Settings] 28 [Network Settings] 28 [Easy Network Settings] 28 [Resetting]

Additional Information

29 Troubleshooting 33 Specifications

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

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 HDMI OUT jack C DC IN 12 V (AC adaptor input) jack

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.

A Z OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the disc 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.

B Color buttons (YELLOW/

BLUE/RED/GREEN)

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 21)

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 to launch track

search window and input track number during music CD playback.

Center button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

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