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3-452-778-11(1) Printed in Japan 3-452-778-11(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-S550 © 2008 Sony Corporation
3-452-778-11(1) Printed in Japan 3-452-778-11(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-S550 © 2008 Sony Corporation
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...the laser protective housing inside the enclosure. USM1GH Serial No For customers in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within... use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in accordance with the limits for a digital ... upon your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for help. BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. If swallowed, promptly see a doctor. Consult the dealer or...
...the laser protective housing inside the enclosure. USM1GH Serial No For customers in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within... use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in accordance with the limits for a digital ... upon your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for help. BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. If swallowed, promptly see a doctor. Consult the dealer or...
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.... • "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" and "BonusView" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA Sync" is damaged, as alcohol or benzine. If you move the player, take out...
.... • "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" and "BonusView" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA Sync" is damaged, as alcohol or benzine. If you move the player, take out...
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...stops playback. D Front panel display (page 11) E Remote sensor (page 27) F 24P indicator (page 45) Lights up when a BD is complete. When the player is turned on, hold down X on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is recognized. z When the... player is locked. To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to standby mode. The disc tray is turned on for more ...
...stops playback. D Front panel display (page 11) E Remote sensor (page 27) F 24P indicator (page 45) Lights up when a BD is complete. When the player is turned on, hold down X on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is recognized. z When the... player is locked. To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to standby mode. The disc tray is turned on for more ...
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If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound... 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. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the cabinet wall. Make sure the connector is...- or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. Hookups and Settings Connecting to an HDMI jack Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the...
If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound... 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. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the cabinet wall. Make sure the connector is...- or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. Hookups and Settings Connecting to an HDMI jack Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the...
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... "System Settings" setup (page 53). Refer to "On." Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync features using the power button on the TV is switched to the optimum video mode for HDMI.... b • Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this model 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is not clear, not natural or not to your satisfaction, change the...
... "System Settings" setup (page 53). Refer to "On." Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync features using the power button on the TV is switched to the optimum video mode for HDMI.... b • Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this model 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is not clear, not natural or not to your satisfaction, change the...
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Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) (green) (... a component video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. Match the color of the plug to that of the same kind and length. Connecting to... component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the jack.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) (green) (... a component video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. Match the color of the plug to that of the same kind and length. Connecting to... component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the jack.
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You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (yellow) (red) or (white) S-video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) (yellow) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to an audio/video or S VIDEO jack Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) jacks of the player and your TV using an Svideo cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. Connecting to that of the audio/video cable. 18
You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (yellow) (red) or (white) S-video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) (yellow) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to an audio/video or S VIDEO jack Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) jacks of the player and your TV using an Svideo cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. Connecting to that of the audio/video cable. 18
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If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). 20 b ... your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you can enjoy surround sound. Set "Audio Output Priority" to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Set the following settings and you can enjoy higher quality sound from...
If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). 20 b ... your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you can enjoy surround sound. Set "Audio Output Priority" to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Set the following settings and you can enjoy higher quality sound from...
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Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Optical digital cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack of the player *1 and your AV amplifier (receiver). 2 Set "Audio Output Priority" to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) If your speakers. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come ...
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Optical digital cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack of the player *1 and your AV amplifier (receiver). 2 Set "Audio Output Priority" to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) If your speakers. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come ...
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Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow 1 Connect the 7.1 channel jacks of the player and your AV amplifier (receiver) has 7.1 channel inputs, you can enjoy multi channel surround...
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow 1 Connect the 7.1 channel jacks of the player and your AV amplifier (receiver) has 7.1 channel inputs, you can enjoy multi channel surround...
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Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to audio L/R jacks If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection. Hookups and Settings Connecting to that of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 23
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to audio L/R jacks If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection. Hookups and Settings Connecting to that of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 23
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...out from the EXT slot. If you will need to use of the Sony USM1GH available as of the USB flash memory. • To avoid data corruption or damage to the external memory, turn the player off when inserting or removing the external memory. • When the EXT...., to avoid corrupting the external memory data. Step 3: Inserting the External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BonusView/BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot, this function. However we cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB flash memories. • When inserting...
...out from the EXT slot. If you will need to use of the Sony USM1GH available as of the USB flash memory. • To avoid data corruption or damage to the external memory, turn the player off when inserting or removing the external memory. • When the EXT...., to avoid corrupting the external memory data. Step 3: Inserting the External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BonusView/BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot, this function. However we cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB flash memories. • When inserting...
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...the network See "Network Update" (page 42) and "Software Update Notification" (page 54). When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router To PC Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet About network (LAN) cables... Depending on the network (LAN) cables, refer to update the player's software. To update the player's software using a network cable to the operating instructions supplied with the broadband router or the wireless LAN router. 2 ...
...the network See "Network Update" (page 42) and "Software Update Notification" (page 54). When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router To PC Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet About network (LAN) cables... Depending on the network (LAN) cables, refer to update the player's software. To update the player's software using a network cable to the operating instructions supplied with the broadband router or the wireless LAN router. 2 ...
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When connecting via a wireless LAN router Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all of the other connections are complete, connect the supplied AC power cord to the LAN terminal of the player. Network cable (not supplied) Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet To PC Wireless LAN router (access point) Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet b Do not connect the LAN terminal of the player to the AC IN terminal of the PC. 26 Then plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet.
When connecting via a wireless LAN router Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all of the other connections are complete, connect the supplied AC power cord to the LAN terminal of the player. Network cable (not supplied) Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet To PC Wireless LAN router (access point) Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet b Do not connect the LAN terminal of the player to the AC IN terminal of the PC. 26 Then plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet.
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Easy Setup Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. 1 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start" using
Easy Setup Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. 1 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start" using
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... publicity, and civil and criminal statutes. High Risk Activities. Ownership The Software and all materials on might be accompanied by Sony, its licensors, and suppliers. 2. All rights not specifically granted under U.S. Additional Terms Governing Product Software You may not ...that accompanied the Software. Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are provided and maintained by Sony; Sony also provides and maintains associated service (the "Service"), including any way. 3. any...
... publicity, and civil and criminal statutes. High Risk Activities. Ownership The Software and all materials on might be accompanied by Sony, its licensors, and suppliers. 2. All rights not specifically granted under U.S. Additional Terms Governing Product Software You may not ...that accompanied the Software. Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are provided and maintained by Sony; Sony also provides and maintains associated service (the "Service"), including any way. 3. any...
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...below . BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. BD-RE (page 62) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is capable of the conventional image compression format. Other than that of compressing images at ...higher efficiency than conventional movie and video contents, these discs have enhanced features such as for a standard definition (SD) television ...
...below . BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. BD-RE (page 62) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is capable of the conventional image compression format. Other than that of compressing images at ...higher efficiency than conventional movie and video contents, these discs have enhanced features such as for a standard definition (SD) television ...
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..., 80 B Batteries 27 "BD Data" 35, 60 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 51 BD-Live 24, 35 BD-R 62, 80 BD-RE 62, 80 Bitstream 66 Blu-ray Disc 62, 80 BonusView 35 BRAVIA Sync 16, 59 C CD 62 Chapter 36 Child Lock 10, 60 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (receiver) 19 TV 14... "OSD" 53 P Parental Control 33, 51 "Photo" 39 "Photo Settings" 53 PhotoTV HD 40, 81 Playable discs 62 POP UP/MENU 9, 34 Q "Quick Start" 53 R Region code 63 Remote 8, 27, 28 "Resetting" 56 Resetting the player 56 Resume 9, 33, 39 S SCENE SEARCH 9 Searching 35, 36 Self-diagnosis function 61 "Setup" 41 Slideshow...
..., 80 B Batteries 27 "BD Data" 35, 60 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 51 BD-Live 24, 35 BD-R 62, 80 BD-RE 62, 80 Bitstream 66 Blu-ray Disc 62, 80 BonusView 35 BRAVIA Sync 16, 59 C CD 62 Chapter 36 Child Lock 10, 60 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (receiver) 19 TV 14... "OSD" 53 P Parental Control 33, 51 "Photo" 39 "Photo Settings" 53 PhotoTV HD 40, 81 Playable discs 62 POP UP/MENU 9, 34 Q "Quick Start" 53 R Region code 63 Remote 8, 27, 28 "Resetting" 56 Resetting the player 56 Resume 9, 33, 39 S SCENE SEARCH 9 Searching 35, 36 Self-diagnosis function 61 "Setup" 41 Slideshow...