Sony BDP-S270 User Manual

4-169-137-13(1)

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4-169-137-13(1)

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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player

BDP-S270

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 serv icing to qualified personnel only.

The AC power cord 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 symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

“dangerous voltage”

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

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 power cord 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.

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.

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.

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.______________

For customers in the USA

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-866-909-

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

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 center out.

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• 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 non-

standard 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

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 ship s, 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 th e AC power cord 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 connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

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

• Observe following points to prevent the AC power cord being damaged. Do no t use the AC power cord if it is damaged, as doing so may result in an electric shock or fire. – Do not pinch the AC power

cord between the player and wall, shelf, etc.

– Do not put anything heavy

on the AC power cord or pull on the AC power cord 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 c ause 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.

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.

• 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.

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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.

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.

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

Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Preparing the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 2: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Step 3: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Playing via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

BD/DVD Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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 B Power indicator

Lights up in white when the player is turned on.

C Remote sensor D Front 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 x (stop) F N (play) G Z (open/close) H [/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 H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B, PR) jacks

(Y, P

I LAN (100) terminal

Remote

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

Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY 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 30 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 Number buttons (0 - 9)

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

VOL +/–

Adjusts the TV volume.

THEATER (page 32)

Switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically. The THEATER button functions only when connected to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Modecompatible TV.

AUDIO (page 24)

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

SUBTITLE (page 24)

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

FAVORITES (page 18)

Displays the Internet content added to the Favorites List. You can save up to 18 of your favorite Internet content programs.

C Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/

RED/GREEN)

Short cut keys for interactive functions.

D 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 18)

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

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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.

Center button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

E . PREV/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.

M is

N PLAY

Starts or re-starts playback.

DISPLAY (page 17)

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.

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 Category

(Setup): Adjusts the player settings. (Photo): Displays photos. (Music): Plays music. (Video): Plays videos. (Network): Displays network items.

M is

Step 1: Preparing the Player

Hookups and

Settings

Checking the supplied accessories

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Preparing the remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.

Hookups and Settings

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