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To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Printed in the future. 4-261-090-11(1) The software of this player may be updated in Malaysia 4-261-090-11(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S380/BX38 © 2011 Sony Corporation
To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Printed in the future. 4-261-090-11(1) The software of this player may be updated in Malaysia 4-261-090-11(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S380/BX38 © 2011 Sony Corporation
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... used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of optical instruments with this Bluray Disc/DVD player 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...
... used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of optical instruments with this Bluray Disc/DVD player 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...
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...8226; "Blu-ray Disc" is a trademark. • "Blu-ray Disc," "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. • "BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE" logo, and "BONUSVIEW" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ... into the HDMI OUT jack. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are trademarks or registered trademarks of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is protected by the U.S. This product...
...8226; "Blu-ray Disc" is a trademark. • "Blu-ray Disc," "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. • "BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE" logo, and "BONUSVIEW" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ... into the HDMI OUT jack. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are trademarks or registered trademarks of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is protected by the U.S. This product...
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... Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 3 Guide to Parts and Controls 7 Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player 10 Step 2: Easy Setup 12 Connecting to the Network 12 Playback Playing a Disc 13 Playing from a USB Device 14 Playing via a Network 14 Available Options 15 Settings and Adjustments... Using the Settings Displays 16 [Network Update 16 [Screen Settings 16 [Audio Settings 17 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings 18 [Parental Control Settings...
... Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 3 Guide to Parts and Controls 7 Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player 10 Step 2: Easy Setup 12 Connecting to the Network 12 Playback Playing a Disc 13 Playing from a USB Device 14 Playing via a Network 14 Available Options 15 Settings and Adjustments... Using the Settings Displays 16 [Network Update 16 [Screen Settings 16 [Audio Settings 17 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings 18 [Parental Control Settings...
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...;. See the Gracenote website for a nonexhaustive list of the manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of applicable Gracenote patents. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and videorelated data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. For more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this document. 6 • Music...
...;. See the Gracenote website for a nonexhaustive list of the manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of applicable Gracenote patents. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and videorelated data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. For more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this document. 6 • Music...
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...of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation. RETURN Returns to standby mode. 8 A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- VOL +/- C Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/ RED/GREEN) Shortcut keys for more than 30 minutes, the player automatically returns to the previous display.... D TOP MENU Opens or closes the BD's or DVD's Top Menu. z • Number 5, AUDIO, VOL ...
...of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation. RETURN Returns to standby mode. 8 A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- VOL +/- C Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/ RED/GREEN) Shortcut keys for more than 30 minutes, the player automatically returns to the previous display.... D TOP MENU Opens or closes the BD's or DVD's Top Menu. z • Number 5, AUDIO, VOL ...
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... or stops the playback. [Play from beginning] Plays the item from the beginning. [Information Display] Displays information on the BD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CDDA based on Gracenote technology. [Database Browser] Searches for related information based on keywords acquired from Gracenote on the [Information Display...]. [Search Contents] Searches for BRAVIA Internet Video content based on keywords acquired from Gracenote on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts playback from USB]: Sets the music files registered in CD-DAs. [Slideshow] Plays a slideshow. [Rotate Left]...
... or stops the playback. [Play from beginning] Plays the item from the beginning. [Information Display] Displays information on the BD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CDDA based on Gracenote technology. [Database Browser] Searches for related information based on keywords acquired from Gracenote on the [Information Display...]. [Search Contents] Searches for BRAVIA Internet Video content based on keywords acquired from Gracenote on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts playback from USB]: Sets the music files registered in CD-DAs. [Slideshow] Plays a slideshow. [Rotate Left]...
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select [Setup] on the home menu using The default settings are underlined. 1 Select [Setup] on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select [Setup] on the home menu using The default settings are underlined. 1 Select [Setup] on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player.
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...Audio CD. Select this when your TV. [Video]: Automatically sets the lowest resolution. x [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] [Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals only when connecting...bands on the top and bottom. [Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on the disc. z • When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other jacks. [Off]: Outputs PCM signals...device. [PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD. The player automatically detects whether the material is scaled up to the matching color setting. [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr ...
...Audio CD. Select this when your TV. [Video]: Automatically sets the lowest resolution. x [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] [Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals only when connecting...bands on the top and bottom. [Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on the disc. z • When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other jacks. [Off]: Outputs PCM signals...device. [PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD. The player automatically detects whether the material is scaled up to the matching color setting. [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr ...
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... language by referring to "Language code list" (page 26). Enter the code for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. A password allows you select [Select Language Code], the display for your language by the disc (BD-ROM only). x [DTS] [Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear PCM signals. x...standard compression level. [Off]: No compression works. x [Audio] Selects the default track language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer] [BD]: Plays BD layer. [DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer. Select this when connecting to "Language code list" (page 26). A more dynamic sound...
... language by referring to "Language code list" (page 26). Enter the code for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. A password allows you select [Select Language Code], the display for your language by the disc (BD-ROM only). x [DTS] [Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear PCM signals. x...standard compression level. [Off]: No compression works. x [Audio] Selects the default track language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer] [BD]: Plays BD layer. [DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer. Select this when connecting to "Language code list" (page 26). A more dynamic sound...
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...Quick Start Mode] [On]: Shortens the startup time when turning on the player. [Off]: Reduces standby power consumption. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. x [DVD Parental Control] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the geographic area. Scenes may be ...blocked or replaced with different scenes. z For details, refer to TV-off] [On]: Automatically turns off the player and HDMI-compatible components ...
...Quick Start Mode] [On]: Shortens the startup time when turning on the player. [Off]: Reduces standby power consumption. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. x [DVD Parental Control] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the geographic area. Scenes may be ...blocked or replaced with different scenes. z For details, refer to TV-off] [On]: Automatically turns off the player and HDMI-compatible components ...
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...AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible with the AV amplifier (receiver). , The HDMI OUT jack is not output by pressing x on the player for HDMI] is set [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] to the TV. The display language on the screen switches automatically when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. ,...audio is upside down . ,continued 21 Insert the disc with the playback side facing down . Disc The disc does not play. , The disc is dirty or skewed. , The disc is not output. , Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to display the signal from your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no sound or the ...
...AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible with the AV amplifier (receiver). , The HDMI OUT jack is not output by pressing x on the player for HDMI] is set [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] to the TV. The display language on the screen switches automatically when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. ,...audio is upside down . ,continued 21 Insert the disc with the playback side facing down . Disc The disc does not play. , The disc is dirty or skewed. , The disc is not output. , Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to display the signal from your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no sound or the ...
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...[On] (page 19). , If you change the HDMI connection, turn the player off and on the BD or DVD does not match the player. 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 USB jack...connection speed. the connected component is available. Network connection The player cannot connect to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver), - , The disc has a format that cannot be improved by this player (page 24). , The player cannot play a recorded disc that is connected via a USB hub, connect the USB ...
...[On] (page 19). , If you change the HDMI connection, turn the player off and on the BD or DVD does not match the player. 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 USB jack...connection speed. the connected component is available. Network connection The player cannot connect to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver), - , The disc has a format that cannot be improved by this player (page 24). , The player cannot play a recorded disc that is connected via a USB hub, connect the USB ...
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... instruction manual supplied with the recording device. Blu-ray Disc*1 DVD*3 CD*3 BD-ROM BD-R*2/BD-RE*2 DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW CD-DA (Music CD) CD-ROM CD-R/CD-RW Super Audio CD *1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are recordable. *3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it . •... sticker adhesive on DualDiscs • A disc recorded in its edge. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use the following discs. - Notes About the Discs Playable discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by this player conforms to remove surface scratches. Do not...
... instruction manual supplied with the recording device. Blu-ray Disc*1 DVD*3 CD*3 BD-ROM BD-R*2/BD-RE*2 DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW CD-DA (Music CD) CD-ROM CD-R/CD-RW Super Audio CD *1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are recordable. *3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it . •... sticker adhesive on DualDiscs • A disc recorded in its edge. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use the following discs. - Notes About the Discs Playable discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by this player conforms to remove surface scratches. Do not...
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...not play . • The player can recognize the following files or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices: - b • Some files may be susceptible to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not play BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs labeled with your wireless network... that there is established by software producers. Additional Information Note on DATA CDs smoothly. Since this player supports various security functions. Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) Your player has a region code printed on the rear of data. ,continued 25 up to folders in ...
...not play . • The player can recognize the following files or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices: - b • Some files may be susceptible to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not play BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs labeled with your wireless network... that there is established by software producers. Additional Information Note on DATA CDs smoothly. Since this player supports various security functions. Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) Your player has a region code printed on the rear of data. ,continued 25 up to folders in ...
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... entering them one at a time until you find the one code number is a legacy security technology that works with your wireless network. Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 02 LG/Goldstar 04 Mitsubishi/MGA 13 NEC 04 Panasonic 19 Philips 21 Pioneer 16 RCA 10 Samsung 20 Sharp 18 Toshiba...
... entering them one at a time until you find the one code number is a legacy security technology that works with your wireless network. Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 02 LG/Goldstar 04 Mitsubishi/MGA 13 NEC 04 Panasonic 19 Philips 21 Pioneer 16 RCA 10 Samsung 20 Sharp 18 Toshiba...
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Index A AUDIO 8 Audio Settings 17 B BD/DVD Viewing Settings 18 BD-LIVE 13 BD-R 24 BD-RE 24 Bitstream 21 Blu-ray Disc 24 BONUSVIEW 13 BRAVIA Internet Video 14 BRAVIA Sync 22 C Child Lock 7, 23 Color buttons 8 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 11 Network 12 TV 10 Control ...-Touch Play 19 OPTIONS 8 OSD 19 P Parental Control 18 Parental Control Settings 18 Play information 13 Playable discs 24 POP UP/MENU 8 Q Quick Start Mode 19 R Region code 25 Remote 8 Resetting 20 Resetting the player 20 Resume 9, 23 S Screen Settings 16 Setup 16 Software update 16, 19 SUBTITLE 8 System Power-Off 19...
Index A AUDIO 8 Audio Settings 17 B BD/DVD Viewing Settings 18 BD-LIVE 13 BD-R 24 BD-RE 24 Bitstream 21 Blu-ray Disc 24 BONUSVIEW 13 BRAVIA Internet Video 14 BRAVIA Sync 22 C Child Lock 7, 23 Color buttons 8 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 11 Network 12 TV 10 Control ...-Touch Play 19 OPTIONS 8 OSD 19 P Parental Control 18 Parental Control Settings 18 Play information 13 Playable discs 24 POP UP/MENU 8 Q Quick Start Mode 19 R Region code 25 Remote 8 Resetting 20 Resetting the player 20 Resume 9, 23 S Screen Settings 16 Setup 16 Software update 16, 19 SUBTITLE 8 System Power-Off 19...