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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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...device must be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Keep the external memory away from that the AC power ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the FCC related matters only. BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to the following measures: - If this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is located on the apparatus. • Install this apparatus to which can be used in...
...device must be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Keep the external memory away from that the AC power ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the FCC related matters only. BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to the following measures: - If this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is located on the apparatus. • Install this apparatus to which can be used in...
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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 a trademark of Sony ... parts may be sure to a section with a mild detergent solution. On cleaning discs, disc/ lens cleaners Do not use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your television screen. On replacement of abrasive pad, scouring powder or ...
..."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 a trademark of Sony ... parts may be sure to a section with a mild detergent solution. On cleaning discs, disc/ lens cleaners Do not use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your television screen. On replacement of abrasive pad, scouring powder or ...
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... sensor (page 27) F 24P indicator (page 45) Lights up , then turns off when Easy Setup is complete. To unlock the disc tray, hold down X on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up when outputting 1080p/24 Hz video signals of BD-ROMs. G N (play), X (pause), x (stop) (page 32) Starts, pauses...
... sensor (page 27) F 24P indicator (page 45) Lights up , then turns off when Easy Setup is complete. To unlock the disc tray, hold down X on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up when outputting 1080p/24 Hz video signals of BD-ROMs. G N (play), X (pause), x (stop) (page 32) Starts, pauses...
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If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the ... HDMI connector. or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. If you connect a 1080...
If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the ... HDMI connector. or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. If you connect a 1080...
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... 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 recommended that the user switch the connection to the LINE OUT ... setup (page 53). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the component. 16 z • When connecting the Sony TV that are compatible with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: • ...
... 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 recommended that the user switch the connection to the LINE OUT ... setup (page 53). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the component. 16 z • When connecting the Sony TV that are compatible with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: • ...
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... sure to connect 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...
... sure to connect 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...
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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 You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
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...to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Set "Audio Output Priority" to "HDMI" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). - 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 surround sound....AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you can enjoy higher quality sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver). - 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"...
...to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Set "Audio Output Priority" to "HDMI" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). - 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 surround sound....AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you can enjoy higher quality sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver). - 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"...
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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. Hookups and Settings Connecting to "Coaxial/Optical" in ...
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. Hookups and Settings Connecting to "Coaxial/Optical" in ...
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...in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Speaker Settings" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). 22 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 sound.
...in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Speaker Settings" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). 22 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 sound.
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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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...) With the terminal side up in the slot, as it will go. To remove the external memory 1 Press [/1 to turn the player on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot or apply pressure to prevent them from the EXT slot. Insert the external memory device... (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as Sony USM1GH) into the EXT slot as far as an HDD, etc., to the external memory, turn the player...
...) With the terminal side up in the slot, as it will go. To remove the external memory 1 Press [/1 to turn the player on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot or apply pressure to prevent them from the EXT slot. Insert the external memory device... (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as Sony USM1GH) into the EXT slot as far as an HDD, etc., to the external memory, turn the player...
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...also to the LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction. To update the player's software using a network cable to update the player's software. 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/ ...See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 35). Hookups and Settings Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source using the network See "Network Update" (page 42) and "Software Update Notification" (page 54). For details on ...
...also to the LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction. To update the player's software using a network cable to update the player's software. 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/ ...See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 35). Hookups and Settings Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source using the network See "Network Update" (page 42) and "Software Update Notification" (page 54). For details on ...
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Then plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet. 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 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.
Then plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet. 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 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.
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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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..., or trademarks. Limitation on any way. 3. Separation of this Service or Site. Rental. Software Transfer. Dependent Software. Sony and its licensors, and suppliers. 2. All rights not specifically granted under this automatic update functionality, or when the setting ... materials, all of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are responsible for other portions of this Agreement. and its licensors, or suppliers. Sony also provides and maintains associated service (the "Service"), including ...
..., or trademarks. Limitation on any way. 3. Separation of this Service or Site. Rental. Software Transfer. Dependent Software. Sony and its licensors, and suppliers. 2. All rights not specifically granted under this automatic update functionality, or when the setting ... materials, all of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are responsible for other portions of this Agreement. and its licensors, or suppliers. Sony also provides and maintains associated service (the "Service"), including ...
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... sound for the next generation optical discs. Since contents can be recorded and cannot be overwritten, a BD-R can be recorded on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in the same capacities...multichannel surround. BD-RE (page 62) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc, available in the same way as the BD below . BD-R (page 62) BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in High Definition format, for playback on DVDs ...
... sound for the next generation optical discs. Since contents can be recorded and cannot be overwritten, a BD-R can be recorded on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in the same capacities...multichannel surround. BD-RE (page 62) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc, available in the same way as the BD below . BD-R (page 62) BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in High Definition format, for playback on DVDs ...
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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...