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...to your safety. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by ... with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the lenses inside the player. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners Do not use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from the AC power source as long as ...
...to your safety. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by ... with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the lenses inside the player. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners Do not use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from the AC power source as long as ...
Operating Instructions
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...PCM system is used to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high definition) signals of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of VR mode. • DVD-RAMs. • HD ...DVDs. • DVD Audio discs. • DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs other side. and Sony Corporation. *1 A high definition specification...
...PCM system is used to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high definition) signals of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of VR mode. • DVD-RAMs. • HD ...DVDs. • DVD Audio discs. • DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs other side. and Sony Corporation. *1 A high definition specification...
Operating Instructions
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... to a TV with a compatible AV amplifier, the player can output 5.1ch analog signals from its 5.1CH OUTPUT jack for high quality audio enjoyment. * Note that is protected by connecting Sony components that support 8ch signals. BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for...does not output 8ch signals. and other intellectual property rights. You will play on AVCHD-compatible camcorders. Your high definition personal archive is used to protect copyrights. This system is readily playable in HD quality. ,continued 7 Use of this Blu-ray Disc Player. the same interval ...
... to a TV with a compatible AV amplifier, the player can output 5.1ch analog signals from its 5.1CH OUTPUT jack for high quality audio enjoyment. * Note that is protected by connecting Sony components that support 8ch signals. BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for...does not output 8ch signals. and other intellectual property rights. You will play on AVCHD-compatible camcorders. Your high definition personal archive is used to protect copyrights. This system is readily playable in HD quality. ,continued 7 Use of this Blu-ray Disc Player. the same interval ...
Operating Instructions
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..., MPEG-2 PS movie files only) With DATA DVDs created on other DVD devices, three separate movie/music/photo Title List-browsers allow for digital video signals. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) digital interface When connected to an HDMI-equipped display device using a single HDMI cord, the...
..., MPEG-2 PS movie files only) With DATA DVDs created on other DVD devices, three separate movie/music/photo Title List-browsers allow for digital video signals. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) digital interface When connected to an HDMI-equipped display device using a single HDMI cord, the...
Operating Instructions
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... to view 480p/720p progressive signals or 1080i interlace signals on the TV screen. In order to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on your TV monitor, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. AC IN HDMI OUT Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...PB (red) PR (red) Component video cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow Blu-ray Disc player TV Connect directly 10 If you pass the player signals via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy standard quality images....
... to view 480p/720p progressive signals or 1080i interlace signals on the TV screen. In order to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on your TV monitor, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. AC IN HDMI OUT Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...PB (red) PR (red) Component video cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow Blu-ray Disc player TV Connect directly 10 If you pass the player signals via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy standard quality images....
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.... To prepare for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that the user switch the connection to enjoy ...signals. It may cause artifacts to use only an HDMI cord that not all high definition television sets are trademarks or registered trademarks of the player and the HDMI connector by pressing VIDEO FORMAT (page 46). • Be sure to be displayed in or rotate the HDMI connector. 11 Blu-ray Disc player... are fully compatible with BDP-S301 only) HDMI IN TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) This Blu-ray Disc player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia ...
.... To prepare for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that the user switch the connection to enjoy ...signals. It may cause artifacts to use only an HDMI cord that not all high definition television sets are trademarks or registered trademarks of the player and the HDMI connector by pressing VIDEO FORMAT (page 46). • Be sure to be displayed in or rotate the HDMI connector. 11 Blu-ray Disc player... are fully compatible with BDP-S301 only) HDMI IN TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) This Blu-ray Disc player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia ...
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... and 6 to 8ch Linear PCM signals (48 to 96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit), in "Audio Setup" to 96 kHz, 16/20/ 24bit). Connection A TV Your setup B Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers Notes about the HDMI OUT jack • When you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) using... an HDMI cord, you connect a component that best suits your ears or speakers. Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select the connection that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will ...
... and 6 to 8ch Linear PCM signals (48 to 96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit), in "Audio Setup" to 96 kHz, 16/20/ 24bit). Connection A TV Your setup B Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers Notes about the HDMI OUT jack • When you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) using... an HDMI cord, you connect a component that best suits your ears or speakers. Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select the connection that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will ...
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... S VIDEO AUDIO OUT L 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT REAR CENTER L R R WOOFER to AUDIO OUT L/R (white) AUDIO OUT L R (red) (white) Stereo audio cord (supplied) (red) : Signal flow AC IN HDMI OUT Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL PR S VIDEO AUDIO OUT L 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT REAR...a digital input jack, use your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L and R, use B-1 . B Connecting to audio input [Speakers] Front (L) Stereo amplifier (receiver) Front (R) : Signal flow ,continued 13
... S VIDEO AUDIO OUT L 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT REAR CENTER L R R WOOFER to AUDIO OUT L/R (white) AUDIO OUT L R (red) (white) Stereo audio cord (supplied) (red) : Signal flow AC IN HDMI OUT Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL PR S VIDEO AUDIO OUT L 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT REAR...a digital input jack, use your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L and R, use B-1 . B Connecting to audio input [Speakers] Front (L) Stereo amplifier (receiver) Front (R) : Signal flow ,continued 13
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... You can enjoy surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital or DTS) discs. AC IN HDMI OUT Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL PR S VIDEO AUDIO ... Rear (L) Rear (R) to audio input [Speakers] Center Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow Front (L) z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the connected components. 14 Blu-ray Disc player AC IN HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/...
... You can enjoy surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital or DTS) discs. AC IN HDMI OUT Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL PR S VIDEO AUDIO ... Rear (L) Rear (R) to audio input [Speakers] Center Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow Front (L) z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the connected components. 14 Blu-ray Disc player AC IN HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/...
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... (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) HDMI cord Coaxial digital cord (supplied with or or (not supplied) BDP-S301 only) Optical digital cord (not supplied) AC IN HDMI OUT Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL PR...or optical digital input [Speakers] AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder [Speakers] Rear (L) Center Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow Front (L) z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the connected components. You can enjoy the surround sound using D-2 .
... (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) HDMI cord Coaxial digital cord (supplied with or or (not supplied) BDP-S301 only) Optical digital cord (not supplied) AC IN HDMI OUT Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL PR...or optical digital input [Speakers] AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder [Speakers] Rear (L) Center Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow Front (L) z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the connected components. You can enjoy the surround sound using D-2 .
Operating Instructions
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... the settings below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for the first time Wait about 90 seconds before the player turns on your player. When turned on for using the player. OPEN/ TV CLOSE DIMMER DISPLAY TV/VIDEO 1 4 7 CLEAR 23 56 89 VIDEO FORMAT 0 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW...
... the settings below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for the first time Wait about 90 seconds before the player turns on your player. When turned on for using the player. OPEN/ TV CLOSE DIMMER DISPLAY TV/VIDEO 1 4 7 CLEAR 23 56 89 VIDEO FORMAT 0 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW...
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...) • Select the video output resolution for your TV, and press ENTER. Step 7: Additional Adjustments The following settings and adjustments are necessary when your BD player! Notes • If you connect using the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (Connection C-1 -page 14) • Set "DTS Downmix" to "Lt/Rt" in... adjustment is complete! Confirm SYSTEM MENU Exit z Hints • If you have a wide screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the progressive signals. Also, check the above items again to their factory defaults, see page 10), re-run "Easy Setup" from the speakers, which could damage...
...) • Select the video output resolution for your TV, and press ENTER. Step 7: Additional Adjustments The following settings and adjustments are necessary when your BD player! Notes • If you connect using the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (Connection C-1 -page 14) • Set "DTS Downmix" to "Lt/Rt" in... adjustment is complete! Confirm SYSTEM MENU Exit z Hints • If you have a wide screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the progressive signals. Also, check the above items again to their factory defaults, see page 10), re-run "Easy Setup" from the speakers, which could damage...
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... section covers BD/ DVD/CD playback in general, together with the basic operation of the BD playback operations are common to DVD. Playing a Disc Basic Operations Most of the player. BD DVD CD Z Number buttons SYSTEM MENU OPEN/ TV CLOSE DIMMER DISPLAY TV/VIDEO 1 4 7 CLEAR 23 56 89 VIDEO FORMAT 0 AUDIO SUBTITLE...
... section covers BD/ DVD/CD playback in general, together with the basic operation of the BD playback operations are common to DVD. Playing a Disc Basic Operations Most of the player. BD DVD CD Z Number buttons SYSTEM MENU OPEN/ TV CLOSE DIMMER DISPLAY TV/VIDEO 1 4 7 CLEAR 23 56 89 VIDEO FORMAT 0 AUDIO SUBTITLE...
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.... Clarifying Low Volume Sounds (Audio DRC) BD DVD DATA DVD Even at night) a Press SYSTEM MENU during playback. Basic Operations z Hints • You can check disc information also on the above display.
.... Clarifying Low Volume Sounds (Audio DRC) BD DVD DATA DVD Even at night) a Press SYSTEM MENU during playback. Basic Operations z Hints • You can check disc information also on the above display.
Operating Instructions
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..., Cr - Wide-screen TV, or a TV with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack. Displays a full-height picture on BD- Sends 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals when playing Film-based materials on the entire screen, with trimmed sides. when "TV Type" is 480i/480p. ,continued 45 Select this if your TV... type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 4:3 aspect ratio with black bands on the top and DVD picture on some discs. YCbCr / RGBPC (HDMI) - Note "TV Type" and "DVD Aspect Ratio" can be set when video output resolution is set to a 1080/24p-compatible TV - For...
..., Cr - Wide-screen TV, or a TV with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack. Displays a full-height picture on BD- Sends 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals when playing Film-based materials on the entire screen, with trimmed sides. when "TV Type" is 480i/480p. ,continued 45 Select this if your TV... type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 4:3 aspect ratio with black bands on the top and DVD picture on some discs. YCbCr / RGBPC (HDMI) - Note "TV Type" and "DVD Aspect Ratio" can be set when video output resolution is set to a 1080/24p-compatible TV - For...
Operating Instructions
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...player automatically adjusts the video signals if the TV cannot accept the set the video output resolution Press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and play some copy-guarded BDs/DVDs. Note If there is not clear, natural or to select "Auto" or "Source Direct." Note that suits the disc... on source Output differs depending on source 480i material*1 material*2 *1 Outputs in the same resolution and frequency as recorded on the disc. *2 1080/24p video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. *3 Outputs in "Video Setup" to "On" (page 45). 2 Press...
...player automatically adjusts the video signals if the TV cannot accept the set the video output resolution Press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and play some copy-guarded BDs/DVDs. Note If there is not clear, natural or to select "Auto" or "Source Direct." Note that suits the disc... on source Output differs depending on source 480i material*1 material*2 *1 Outputs in the same resolution and frequency as recorded on the disc. *2 1080/24p video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. *3 Outputs in "Video Setup" to "On" (page 45). 2 Press...
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...decoder. DTS Downmix - Select the output method from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. PCM - Select the audio signals output when playing - DTS discs. Lt/Rt - Audio Setup Underlined items are the default settings. Converts to the status of audio output, see also "About... - Normally, select this when connecting to hear surround sound when the connected device has a built-in DTS decoder. Dolby Digital discs. Downmixes multi-channel audio signals for audio connections when "DTS" is set to a device or OPTICAL) jack. Allows you to a device with a built-in...
...decoder. DTS Downmix - Select the output method from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. PCM - Select the audio signals output when playing - DTS discs. Lt/Rt - Audio Setup Underlined items are the default settings. Converts to the status of audio output, see also "About... - Normally, select this when connecting to hear surround sound when the connected device has a built-in DTS decoder. Dolby Digital discs. Downmixes multi-channel audio signals for audio connections when "DTS" is set to a device or OPTICAL) jack. Allows you to a device with a built-in...
Operating Instructions
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...audio output differs as follows, depending on the connected HDMI device. *5 When the sampling frequency is 5.1ch. *6 Outputs 7.1ch LPCM signals decoded from Dolby Digital Plus audio stream. 48 Jacks/ settings Disc/source BDROM Linear PCM 2ch AUDIO OUT L/R jacks*1 2ch 5.1ch 2ch 2ch 5.1ch*5 2ch Downmix 5.1ch 7.1ch 2ch Downmix 5.... Downmix 5.1ch 2ch Downmix LPCM DTS 5.1ch LPCM DTS *1 "2 Channel" and "5.1 Channel" are selectable under "Audio (HDMI)" in "Audio Setup" is set to 2ch signals even if the disc or source is 192 kHz, the player downmixes to "Downmix PCM" (page 47).
...audio output differs as follows, depending on the connected HDMI device. *5 When the sampling frequency is 5.1ch. *6 Outputs 7.1ch LPCM signals decoded from Dolby Digital Plus audio stream. 48 Jacks/ settings Disc/source BDROM Linear PCM 2ch AUDIO OUT L/R jacks*1 2ch 5.1ch 2ch 2ch 5.1ch*5 2ch Downmix 5.1ch 7.1ch 2ch Downmix 5.... Downmix 5.1ch 2ch Downmix LPCM DTS 5.1ch LPCM DTS *1 "2 Channel" and "5.1 Channel" are selectable under "Audio (HDMI)" in "Audio Setup" is set to 2ch signals even if the disc or source is 192 kHz, the player downmixes to "Downmix PCM" (page 47).
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...repeatedly until the picture appears correctly. , Depending on the disc, the picture quality may solve the problem (page 46). If this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before the player turns on your nearest Sony dealer (For customers in the USA only). Troubleshooting Additional ...picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to a progressive or HD TV using a component cord or an HDMI cord. Press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly until the picture...
...repeatedly until the picture appears correctly. , Depending on the disc, the picture quality may solve the problem (page 46). If this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before the player turns on your nearest Sony dealer (For customers in the USA only). Troubleshooting Additional ...picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to a progressive or HD TV using a component cord or an HDMI cord. Press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly until the picture...
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..." (default) (page 28). , Adjust each picture setting for audio connection. Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the remote sensor on the player. The file name is not correctly displayed. , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function.
..." (default) (page 28). , Adjust each picture setting for audio connection. Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the remote sensor on the player. The file name is not correctly displayed. , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function.