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...protective housing inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in this Blu-ray Disc player is located on a circuit different from the... center out. • Do not use of fire or electric shock, do not open the cabinet. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Peace of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony...limits are cautioned that to rain or moisture. BDP-S500 Serial No For Customers in a residential installation....
...protective housing inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in this Blu-ray Disc player is located on a circuit different from the... center out. • Do not use of fire or electric shock, do not open the cabinet. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Peace of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony...limits are cautioned that to rain or moisture. BDP-S500 Serial No For Customers in a residential installation....
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...• If the player is brought directly from...discs, disc/lens cleaners Do ...player. • Do not install this player...player from a cold to the wall outlet, even if the player...the player. Install in ...player so that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of trouble. On placement • Place the player... the player and ... place the player in a ...player is damaged,...player may be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the player and the discs... not install the player in a place ...player. • Do not place the player on your safety. Do not use cleaning discs or disc...
...• If the player is brought directly from...discs, disc/lens cleaners Do ...player. • Do not install this player...player from a cold to the wall outlet, even if the player...the player. Install in ...player so that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of trouble. On placement • Place the player... the player and ... place the player in a ...player is damaged,...player may be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the player and the discs... not install the player in a place ...player. • Do not place the player on your safety. Do not use cleaning discs or disc...
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... Safety Instructions 3 Precautions 3 Table of Contents 4 About this manual 5 This Player Can Play the Following Discs and Files 5 Examples of discs that the player cannot play .....6 About playback of discs recorded in AVCHD format 6 BD/DVD region code 7 Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs .........7 Copyrights ... Step 7: Additional Adjustments 19 Basic Operations Playing a Disc 20 Guide to Displays 22 Entering characters 23 Guide to the Remote 24 Playing in various play mode 25 Searching using the remote 26 Checking the Disc Information 26 Clarifying Low Volume Sounds (Audio...
... Safety Instructions 3 Precautions 3 Table of Contents 4 About this manual 5 This Player Can Play the Following Discs and Files 5 Examples of discs that the player cannot play .....6 About playback of discs recorded in AVCHD format 6 BD/DVD region code 7 Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs .........7 Copyrights ... Step 7: Additional Adjustments 19 Basic Operations Playing a Disc 20 Guide to Displays 22 Entering characters 23 Guide to the Remote 24 Playing in various play mode 25 Searching using the remote 26 Checking the Disc Information 26 Clarifying Low Volume Sounds (Audio...
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..., and JPEG image files). This Player Can Play the Following Discs and Files Disc Format Blu-ray Disc DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R CD "Blu-ray Disc" is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for music CDs or CD- Notes about BD-ROM compatibility This player supports BD-ROM Profile 1 only.... You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings. For details, see page 48. ,continued 5 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are supported: • MPEG-2 PS ...
..., and JPEG image files). This Player Can Play the Following Discs and Files Disc Format Blu-ray Disc DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R CD "Blu-ray Disc" is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for music CDs or CD- Notes about BD-ROM compatibility This player supports BD-ROM Profile 1 only.... You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings. For details, see page 48. ,continued 5 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are supported: • MPEG-2 PS ...
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...; DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music CD format). • CD-ROMs recorded in AVCHD format This player can play AVCHD format discs. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format is the AVCHD format? and Sony Corporation. *1 A high definition specification which utilizes 1080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 A high definition specification which...
...; DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music CD format). • CD-ROMs recorded in AVCHD format This player can play AVCHD format discs. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format is the AVCHD format? and Sony Corporation. *1 A high definition specification which utilizes 1080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 A high definition specification which...
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..., and is protected by connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with a compatible AV amplifier, the player can output 5.1ch analog signals from its 5.1CH OUTPUT jack for interactive functions. Use of this player plays BDs/DVDs according to 8ch Linear...be intentionally set by Macrovision. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play BD-ROM/DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with 24p capabilities, the player displays each frame at an even pace. Depending on this Blu-ray Disc Player. Main Features Experience the high definition (HD) quality audio/...
..., and is protected by connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with a compatible AV amplifier, the player can output 5.1ch analog signals from its 5.1CH OUTPUT jack for interactive functions. Use of this player plays BDs/DVDs according to 8ch Linear...be intentionally set by Macrovision. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play BD-ROM/DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with 24p capabilities, the player displays each frame at an even pace. Depending on this Blu-ray Disc Player. Main Features Experience the high definition (HD) quality audio/...
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... and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. It may cause artifacts to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as below: • One-Touch Play (page 21) You can turn off by pressing VIDEO FORMAT (page 46). • Be sure to use only an HDMI cord that are... the HDMI logo. Getting Started D Connecting to an HDMI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to HDMI OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI IN TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) This Blu-ray Disc player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High...
... and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. It may cause artifacts to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as below: • One-Touch Play (page 21) You can turn off by pressing VIDEO FORMAT (page 46). • Be sure to use only an HDMI cord that are... the HDMI logo. Getting Started D Connecting to an HDMI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to HDMI OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) HDMI IN TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) This Blu-ray Disc player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High...
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... Rear (L) AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1ch input jacks and 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use C-2 . Blu-ray Disc player AC IN HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL PR S VIDEO AUDIO OUT L 5.1CH... speaker location, see the operating instructions of the connected components. You can enjoy surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital or DTS) discs. Note When connecting 6 speakers, you do not need the "Rear (mono)" speaker above. If...
... Rear (L) AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1ch input jacks and 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use C-2 . Blu-ray Disc player AC IN HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL PR S VIDEO AUDIO OUT L 5.1CH... speaker location, see the operating instructions of the connected components. You can enjoy surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital or DTS) discs. Note When connecting 6 speakers, you do not need the "Rear (mono)" speaker above. If...
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... 56 89 VIDEO FORMAT 0 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW SYSTEM MENU TOP MENU RETURN X RETURN PREV SLOW/STEP POP UP/ MENU NEXT SCAN PLAY SCAN PLAY MODE PAUSE STOP VOL CH MUTING \/1 Color buttons TOP MENU Playing a Disc Basic Operations Most of the player.
... 56 89 VIDEO FORMAT 0 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW SYSTEM MENU TOP MENU RETURN X RETURN PREV SLOW/STEP POP UP/ MENU NEXT SCAN PLAY SCAN PLAY MODE PAUSE STOP VOL CH MUTING \/1 Color buttons TOP MENU Playing a Disc Basic Operations Most of the player.
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... playback. h Remove the disc, and press Z again to close the disc tray. To use the BD's or DVD's menu When you play a BD-ROM, DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you finish playing, press Z to the player. Some BDs/DVDs display ...the menu automatically. Playback starts automatically. g When you can display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or POP UP/MENU. For more information about the remote's operations...
... playback. h Remove the disc, and press Z again to close the disc tray. To use the BD's or DVD's menu When you play a BD-ROM, DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you finish playing, press Z to the player. Some BDs/DVDs display ...the menu automatically. Playback starts automatically. g When you can display the disc's menu by pressing TOP MENU or POP UP/MENU. For more information about the remote's operations...
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Guide to Displays Title List For DATA DVDs, this manual, press the BD DVD DATA DVD CD When 'Select an item, and press ENTER' appears in a similar way. The three Title Lists appear similar and are operable in this display leads further to the Title Lists of content type.
Guide to Displays Title List For DATA DVDs, this manual, press the BD DVD DATA DVD CD When 'Select an item, and press ENTER' appears in a similar way. The three Title Lists appear similar and are operable in this display leads further to the Title Lists of content type.
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... SYSTEM MENU TOP MENU RETURN PREV SLOW/STEP POP UP/ MENU NEXT SCAN PLAY SCAN PLAY MODE PAUSE STOP VOL CH MUTING A Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 20) - Opens/closes the disc tray. E AUDIO*1 (page 49) - Displays the disc information on , or sets the player to other input sources. CLEAR - Press this button. Turns on the screen...
... SYSTEM MENU TOP MENU RETURN PREV SLOW/STEP POP UP/ MENU NEXT SCAN PLAY SCAN PLAY MODE PAUSE STOP VOL CH MUTING A Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 20) - Opens/closes the disc tray. E AUDIO*1 (page 49) - Displays the disc information on , or sets the player to other input sources. CLEAR - Press this button. Turns on the screen...
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...Chapter (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) Repeat Title Details Searches for a photo file. Plays all the tracks on the disc or "Photos" Title List. Switches to normal play, press H. • To play modes (Repeat Play, etc.) when pressed during playback. Clears the resume point when pressed twice. c/ ... return to other play in a random order. ◆When playing a photo image Items Repeat All Random Details Repeats all the files on the disc or the "Music" Title List in slow motion Press C during playback. - Starts or re-starts playback. Enters/exits the player's start menu ("...
...Chapter (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) Repeat Title Details Searches for a photo file. Plays all the tracks on the disc or "Photos" Title List. Switches to normal play, press H. • To play modes (Repeat Play, etc.) when pressed during playback. Clears the resume point when pressed twice. c/ ... return to other play in a random order. ◆When playing a photo image Items Repeat All Random Details Repeats all the files on the disc or the "Music" Title List in slow motion Press C during playback. - Starts or re-starts playback. Enters/exits the player's start menu ("...
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... 20 minutes and 30 seconds). To search for a chapter, enter the chapter number during playback. Note Depending on the disc type and the player status. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR once and re-enter. 3 Press ENTER to show the following information appears: ...1 Playback status 2 Disc type 3 Title information • Currently playing title number/currently playing chapter number. • Total number of chapters within the title. ...
... 20 minutes and 30 seconds). To search for a chapter, enter the chapter number during playback. Note Depending on the disc type and the player status. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR once and re-enter. 3 Press ENTER to show the following information appears: ...1 Playback status 2 Disc type 3 Title information • Currently playing title number/currently playing chapter number. • Total number of chapters within the title. ...
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...Parental Control" Setup, you can control playback of "BD Parental Control" (page 50). If you cannot play a BD-ROM because of Parental Control, reset "Change Age Restriction" of inappropriate discs. c Select "Parental Control," and press ENTER to return all of "Setting the Parental Control for confirmation... a password Enter a four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. z Hint To continue to set . Parental Control BD PLAYER Use the number keys to enter the password to their factory defaults (page 53). • The above "Parental Control" Setup. Setup Video...
...Parental Control" Setup, you can control playback of "BD Parental Control" (page 50). If you cannot play a BD-ROM because of Parental Control, reset "Change Age Restriction" of inappropriate discs. c Select "Parental Control," and press ENTER to return all of "Setting the Parental Control for confirmation... a password Enter a four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. z Hint To continue to set . Parental Control BD PLAYER Use the number keys to enter the password to their factory defaults (page 53). • The above "Parental Control" Setup. Setup Video...
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... titles. Watching Movie Files Programming Playback (Quicklist) DATA DVD Play your favorite titles in other play modes by making your own "Quicklist." You can play the "Quicklist" content in the order you want to turn on the disc a Press SYSTEM MENU. g Press < to remove from ...All Movies" Title List appears, select the title you like by pressing PLAY MODE (page 25). Note The "Quicklist" may be cleared after some operations (e.g., displaying the Title List, opening the disc tray, turning off the player, etc.). 35 z Hint You can add the same title multiple times...
... titles. Watching Movie Files Programming Playback (Quicklist) DATA DVD Play your favorite titles in other play modes by making your own "Quicklist." You can play the "Quicklist" content in the order you want to turn on the disc a Press SYSTEM MENU. g Press < to remove from ...All Movies" Title List appears, select the title you like by pressing PLAY MODE (page 25). Note The "Quicklist" may be cleared after some operations (e.g., displaying the Title List, opening the disc tray, turning off the player, etc.). 35 z Hint You can add the same title multiple times...
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From "Artists" you can make a "Quicklist" of the artist names on the disc. Items All Songs Browse Search Sort Now Playing Details Lists all artist names (scrollable by Artist, Album, Genre, Quicklist, or Folder 38 • Searching for the "Music" Title List. Displays a ... Blue Glass Bohemian Beat Cela Classic Remix Commotion Count Dra"Q"la 7 items 6 Albums 5 Albums 6 Albums 4 Albums 5 Albums 2 Albums 2 Albums Main Menu Options Play SYSTEM MENU Exit The Browse menu appears when you want to turn on -screen keyboard (page 38). b Select "Title List," and press ENTER. B Press < ...
From "Artists" you can make a "Quicklist" of the artist names on the disc. Items All Songs Browse Search Sort Now Playing Details Lists all artist names (scrollable by Artist, Album, Genre, Quicklist, or Folder 38 • Searching for the "Music" Title List. Displays a ... Blue Glass Bohemian Beat Cela Classic Remix Commotion Count Dra"Q"la 7 items 6 Albums 5 Albums 6 Albums 4 Albums 5 Albums 2 Albums 2 Albums Main Menu Options Play SYSTEM MENU Exit The Browse menu appears when you want to turn on -screen keyboard (page 38). b Select "Title List," and press ENTER. B Press < ...
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... Green Album : Splash! Note The "Quicklist" may be cleared after some operations (e.g., displaying the Title List, opening the disc tray, turning off the player, etc.). l Select the track you like by pressing PLAY MODE (page 25). h Repeat step 6 and 7 to 25 tracks. The "Quicklist" can contain up to select all...press ENTER. f When the "All Songs" Title List appears, select the track you want to add to turn on the disc a Press SYSTEM MENU. g Select "Add to play modes by making your favorite tracks in the order you want to start playback, and press ENTER. 39 Select in the ...
... Green Album : Splash! Note The "Quicklist" may be cleared after some operations (e.g., displaying the Title List, opening the disc tray, turning off the player, etc.). l Select the track you like by pressing PLAY MODE (page 25). h Repeat step 6 and 7 to 25 tracks. The "Quicklist" can contain up to select all...press ENTER. f When the "All Songs" Title List appears, select the track you want to add to turn on the disc a Press SYSTEM MENU. g Select "Add to play modes by making your favorite tracks in the order you want to start playback, and press ENTER. 39 Select in the ...
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... 42). "Recent first," "Oldest first," "By title (AtZ)," "By title (ZtA)," and press ENTER. D Select the setting you can reorder the files and start playing a slideshow. DATA DVD The "Photos" Title List first displays all files using the on the leftmost row a Press SYSTEM MENU. B Move the highlight to the..." from the Browse menu and press ENTER. Viewing All Folders Viewing Photo Files Use the "Photos" Title List to view the JPEG images on the disc. Reorders the files by ; C Select "Sort," and press ENTER. From "Folders" you want to sort by date or alphabet (see the pages in...
... 42). "Recent first," "Oldest first," "By title (AtZ)," "By title (ZtA)," and press ENTER. D Select the setting you can reorder the files and start playing a slideshow. DATA DVD The "Photos" Title List first displays all files using the on the leftmost row a Press SYSTEM MENU. B Move the highlight to the..." from the Browse menu and press ENTER. Viewing All Folders Viewing Photo Files Use the "Photos" Title List to view the JPEG images on the disc. Reorders the files by ; C Select "Sort," and press ENTER. From "Folders" you want to sort by date or alphabet (see the pages in...
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...Other characters may be displayed differently. , Depending on (page 20). Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the playback side facing down. , The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code on again. 3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI cord. , The...data is not formatted properly even though it has the extension ".MP3." , The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data. , The player cannot play a recorded disc that conforms to DCF* (page 41). , Characters other than ".JPEG" or ".JPG." , The image is larger than 4,096 (width) ...
...Other characters may be displayed differently. , Depending on (page 20). Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the playback side facing down. , The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code on again. 3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI cord. , The...data is not formatted properly even though it has the extension ".MP3." , The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data. , The player cannot play a recorded disc that conforms to DCF* (page 41). , Characters other than ".JPEG" or ".JPG." , The image is larger than 4,096 (width) ...