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To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Printed in the future. 4-169-139-12(1) The software of this player may be updated in Malaysia 4-169-139-12(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S370/BX37 © 2010 Sony Corporation
To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Printed in the future. 4-169-139-12(1) The software of this player may be updated in Malaysia 4-169-139-12(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S370/BX37 © 2010 Sony Corporation
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Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as vases, on a circuit different from the wall socket immediately in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that the AC power cord can be determined...
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as vases, on a circuit different from the wall socket immediately in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that the AC power cord can be determined...
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...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 Music Settings 25 System Settings 25 Network Settings 26 Easy Setup 26 Resetting 26 Additional Information Troubleshooting 27 Specifications...
...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 Music Settings 25 System Settings 25 Network Settings 26 Easy Setup 26 Resetting 26 Additional Information Troubleshooting 27 Specifications...
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... repeat setting. : Lights up in white when the player is turned on. F x (stop) G N (play) H Z (open/close) I LAN (100) terminal 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 8 F (USB) jack G HDMI OUT jack H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks I [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player for more than 10 seconds. A Disc tray B Power indicator Lights up when outputting 720p/ 1080i/1080p video signals. When the player is locked...
... repeat setting. : Lights up in white when the player is turned on. F x (stop) G N (play) H Z (open/close) I LAN (100) terminal 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 8 F (USB) jack G HDMI OUT jack H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks I [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player for more than 10 seconds. A Disc tray B Power indicator Lights up when outputting 720p/ 1080i/1080p video signals. When the player is locked...
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... DVD's Top Menu. B Number buttons (0 - 9) Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. The THEATER button functions only when connected to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically. z Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. THEATER (page 33) Switches to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Modecompatible TV. POP UP/MENU Opens or closes the BD-ROM's Pop-up to 18 of the remote differ depending on the player, or sets...
... DVD's Top Menu. B Number buttons (0 - 9) Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. The THEATER button functions only when connected to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically. z Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. THEATER (page 33) Switches to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Modecompatible TV. POP UP/MENU Opens or closes the BD-ROM's Pop-up to 18 of the remote differ depending on the player, or sets...
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... of videos, the search speed changes. • Plays in pause mode. HOME Enters the player's home menu. RETURN Returns to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. F LIGHT (BDP-BX37 for more than one second in pause mode. • Plays one frame at a time, when pressed briefly in slow motion, when pressed for Canada models only) Lights up the 4 and 5 buttons (except x STOP Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume...
... of videos, the search speed changes. • Plays in pause mode. HOME Enters the player's home menu. RETURN Returns to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. F LIGHT (BDP-BX37 for more than one second in pause mode. • Plays one frame at a time, when pressed briefly in slow motion, when pressed for Canada models only) Lights up the 4 and 5 buttons (except x STOP Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume...
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Hookups and Settings HDMI cable*1 HDMI cable (not supplied) t Set "BD Audio MIX Setting" (page 23). 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 23). Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) or Optical digital cable (not supplied) t Set "Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*2" (page 23) and "DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*3" (page 23). Audio/video cable (supplied) *1 See...
Hookups and Settings HDMI cable*1 HDMI cable (not supplied) t Set "BD Audio MIX Setting" (page 23). 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 23). Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) or Optical digital cable (not supplied) t Set "Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*2" (page 23) and "DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*3" (page 23). Audio/video cable (supplied) *1 See...
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... start automatically, select in the (Video), (Music), or (Photo) category, and press ENTER. As your TV screen. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing a Disc For playable discs, see "Playable discs" (page 31). 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that can be downloaded for BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE. • Connect the player to a network (page 14). • Set "BD Internet Connection" to "Allow" (page 24). Playback 16 Playing...
... start automatically, select in the (Video), (Music), or (Photo) category, and press ENTER. As your TV screen. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing a Disc For playable discs, see "Playable discs" (page 31). 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that can be downloaded for BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE. • Connect the player to a network (page 14). • Set "BD Internet Connection" to "Allow" (page 24). Playback 16 Playing...
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... USB device before connecting. Example: when playing a BD-ROM Playing from a USB Device You can check the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY. The operation method differs depending on the player. All data stored in the (Video), and press ENTER. Displaying the play information You can play video/music/photo files on the home menu using Refer to the USB jack on the disc. For playable USB devices, see "Playable types of files" (page 32). 1 Connect the USB device to the instruction manual...
... USB device before connecting. Example: when playing a BD-ROM Playing from a USB Device You can check the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY. The operation method differs depending on the player. All data stored in the (Video), and press ENTER. Displaying the play information You can play video/music/photo files on the home menu using Refer to the USB jack on the disc. For playable USB devices, see "Playable types of files" (page 32). 1 Connect the USB device to the instruction manual...
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... resolution recorded on the disc. Output Video Format HDMI Normally select "Auto." Component Select the resolution that Video suits your TV is not compatible with Deep Color. Off Select this . The player automatically detects whether the material is scaled up to the appropriate conversion method. BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output Auto Outputs 1920 × 1080p/ 24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/ 24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack. Displays static pictures...
... resolution recorded on the disc. Output Video Format HDMI Normally select "Auto." Component Select the resolution that Video suits your TV is not compatible with Deep Color. Off Select this . The player automatically detects whether the material is scaled up to the appropriate conversion method. BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output Auto Outputs 1920 × 1080p/ 24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/ 24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack. Displays static pictures...
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... -screen instructions and enter your four-digit password. Audio Selects the default track language for the Parental Control function. Do not allow Prohibits Internet connection. Parental Control Area Code Playback of the users. Follow the on BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet video playback. Internet Video Parental Control Playback of the users. Block Blocks the playback of unrated Internet videos. When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Enter the code for entering...
... -screen instructions and enter your four-digit password. Audio Selects the default track language for the Parental Control function. Do not allow Prohibits Internet connection. Parental Control Area Code Playback of the users. Follow the on BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet video playback. Internet Video Parental Control Playback of the users. Block Blocks the playback of unrated Internet videos. When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Enter the code for entering...
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... screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc. Off Turns off the function. Gracenote Settings Auto Automatically downloads disc information when disc playback stops. DSD Multi Plays the multi-channel area. Turns off the function. Quick Start Mode On Shortens the startup time when turning on the player. Off Reduces standby power consumption. Displays information only when you of newer software version information (page 21). Software Update Notification On Sets the player to inform you press DISPLAY. Manual...
... screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc. Off Turns off the function. Gracenote Settings Auto Automatically downloads disc information when disc playback stops. DSD Multi Plays the multi-channel area. Turns off the function. Quick Start Mode On Shortens the startup time when turning on the player. Off Reduces standby power consumption. Displays information only when you of newer software version information (page 21). Software Update Notification On Sets the player to inform you press DISPLAY. Manual...
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...-screen instructions. For details, see "Connecting to check if the network connection has been made properly. Resetting Reset to Factory Default Settings You can erase your personal information stored in the player. 26 Re-runs the "Easy Setup" to the factory default by selecting the group of the registered your "BD Remote" device. Wired Setup Select this when you connect to the network beforehand. Registered BD Remote Devices Displays a list of settings. Network Settings Easy Setup Internet Settings Connect the player...
...-screen instructions. For details, see "Connecting to check if the network connection has been made properly. Resetting Reset to Factory Default Settings You can erase your personal information stored in the player. 26 Re-runs the "Easy Setup" to the factory default by selecting the group of the registered your "BD Remote" device. Wired Setup Select this when you connect to the network beforehand. Registered BD Remote Devices Displays a list of settings. Network Settings Easy Setup Internet Settings Connect the player...
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... input selector on your TV to display the signal from the player. , Reset the video output resolution to the lowest resolution by pressing x on the player for HDMI" is connected to a DVI device that does not support copyright protection technology. , For HDMI connections, check the "Output Video Format" settings in the "Screen Settings" setup (page 22). , When the analog signals are also output, set to "On" (page 25), the display language on the screen automatically switches according to the language setting...
... input selector on your TV to display the signal from the player. , Reset the video output resolution to the lowest resolution by pressing x on the player for HDMI" is connected to a DVI device that does not support copyright protection technology. , For HDMI connections, check the "Output Video Format" settings in the "Screen Settings" setup (page 22). , When the analog signals are also output, set to "On" (page 25), the display language on the screen automatically switches according to the language setting...
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... Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by this player (page 31). , The player cannot play . , The disc is dirty or skewed. , The disc is not output. , Set "BD Audio MIX Setting" to the TV. Check the audio settings (page 23). USB device The player does not detect a USB device connected to the player. , Make sure that the USB device is securely connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format...
... Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by this player (page 31). , The player cannot play . , The disc is dirty or skewed. , The disc is not output. , Set "BD Audio MIX Setting" to the TV. Check the audio settings (page 23). USB device The player does not detect a USB device connected to the player. , Make sure that the USB device is securely connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format...
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... "Network Update" (page 21) to update the player to the instruction manual supplied with the component. - Additional Information BRAVIA Internet Video The picture/sound is poor/certain programs display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes. , Picture/sound quality may be poor depending on Internet content providers. , Picture/sound quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. if the AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function, you connect...
... "Network Update" (page 21) to update the player to the instruction manual supplied with the component. - Additional Information BRAVIA Internet Video The picture/sound is poor/certain programs display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes. , Picture/sound quality may be poor depending on Internet content providers. , Picture/sound quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. if the AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function, you connect...
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... (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/-18 dBm (wave length 660 nm) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/ PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms LINE OUT VIDEO: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms LAN (100): 100BASE-TX Terminal USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB memory, memory card reader, digital still camera, and digital video camera) General Power...
... (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/-18 dBm (wave length 660 nm) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/ PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms LINE OUT VIDEO: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms LAN (100): 100BASE-TX Terminal USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB memory, memory card reader, digital still camera, and digital video camera) General Power...
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... about double-layer BDs/DVDs The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch. Go to vod.divx.com with identical region codes or ALL . Note about DivX VOD. *3 The player plays AVCHD format files that plays DivX video. This is a digital video format created by software producers. The AVCHD format disc will only play coded files such as DRM. *2 Canada models only ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is...
... about double-layer BDs/DVDs The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch. Go to vod.divx.com with identical region codes or ALL . Note about DivX VOD. *3 The player plays AVCHD format files that plays DivX video. This is a digital video format created by software producers. The AVCHD format disc will only play coded files such as DRM. *2 Canada models only ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is...
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... FAT-compatible and nonpartitioned, Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard (front USB jack only). • To avoid data corruption or damage to 500 files in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices: - HOME: The home menu appears automatically (page 10, 16, 20). - When connected with a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the instruction manual supplied with a Theater Modecompatible TV using the HDMI cable, the speaker output...
... FAT-compatible and nonpartitioned, Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard (front USB jack only). • To avoid data corruption or damage to 500 files in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices: - HOME: The home menu appears automatically (page 10, 16, 20). - When connected with a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the instruction manual supplied with a Theater Modecompatible TV using the HDMI cable, the speaker output...
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... DISPLAY 10 Dolby Digital 23 "DSD Output Mode" 23 DTS 23 DVD 31 E "Easy Setup" 14, 26 38 F FAVORITES 9 G "Gracenote Settings" 25 H HDMI 22, 23 HOME 10, 20 Home menu 20 I Internet content 9, 18 L Language Follow 33 M MAC address 25 "Music Settings" 25 N "Network Settings" 26 "Network Update" 21 O One-Touch Play 33 OPTIONS 9 "OSD" 25 P Parental Control 24 "Parental Control Settings" 24 Play information 17 Playable discs 31 POP UP/MENU 9 Q "Quick Start Mode" 25 R Region code 32 Remote 9, 11 "Resetting" 26 Resetting the player 26 Resume 10, 30 S "Screen Settings...
... DISPLAY 10 Dolby Digital 23 "DSD Output Mode" 23 DTS 23 DVD 31 E "Easy Setup" 14, 26 38 F FAVORITES 9 G "Gracenote Settings" 25 H HDMI 22, 23 HOME 10, 20 Home menu 20 I Internet content 9, 18 L Language Follow 33 M MAC address 25 "Music Settings" 25 N "Network Settings" 26 "Network Update" 21 O One-Touch Play 33 OPTIONS 9 "OSD" 25 P Parental Control 24 "Parental Control Settings" 24 Play information 17 Playable discs 31 POP UP/MENU 9 Q "Quick Start Mode" 25 R Region code 32 Remote 9, 11 "Resetting" 26 Resetting the player 26 Resume 10, 30 S "Screen Settings...