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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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.... BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. CAUTION You are located at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: USM1GH Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following measures: - Model No. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. USM1GH Serial No For customers in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...
.... BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. CAUTION You are located at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: USM1GH Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following measures: - Model No. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. USM1GH Serial No For customers in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...
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... These may cause damage to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • "Blu-ray Disc" is a trademark. • "Blu-ray Disc," "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "...Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA Sync" is repaired, repaired parts may result in this . On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to this document. Do not pinch the AC power cord between the player...
... These may cause damage to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • "Blu-ray Disc" is a trademark. • "Blu-ray Disc," "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "...Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA Sync" is repaired, repaired parts may result in this . On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to this document. Do not pinch the AC power cord between the player...
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...is turned on, hold down X on for more than 10 seconds until "UNLOCK" appears in the front panel display. To unlock the disc tray, hold down X on the player until "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. 10 D Front panel display (page 11) E Remote sensor (page 27) F...A (open/close) (page 32) Opens or closes the disc tray. z When the player is turned on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is recognized. B Disc tray (page 32) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when outputting 1080p/24 Hz video signals of ...
...is turned on, hold down X on for more than 10 seconds until "UNLOCK" appears in the front panel display. To unlock the disc tray, hold down X on the player until "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. 10 D Front panel display (page 11) E Remote sensor (page 27) F...A (open/close) (page 32) Opens or closes the disc tray. z When the player is turned on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is recognized. B Disc tray (page 32) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when outputting 1080p/24 Hz video signals of ...
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If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to the cabinet wall. If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. It may damage the HDMI OUT...and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Hookups and Settings Connecting to an HDMI jack Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following ...
If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to the cabinet wall. If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. It may damage the HDMI OUT...and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Hookups and Settings Connecting to an HDMI jack Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following ...
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.../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 player automatically. - [/1 - When connected with the TV. About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components ...that are questions regarding our TV set to Theater Mode. N PLAY: Playback starts automatically (page 33). • System Power-Off When you can control the basic functions of your TV, the player's language for HDMI" function with...
.../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 player automatically. - [/1 - When connected with the TV. About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components ...that are questions regarding our TV set to Theater Mode. N PLAY: Playback starts automatically (page 33). • System Power-Off When you can control the basic functions of your TV, the player's language for HDMI" function with...
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Match the color of the plug to that of the jack. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video ...(white) Match the color of the plug to that of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using a component video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the same kind and length. Be sure to... 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 audio/video cable. ...
Match the color of the plug to that of the jack. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video ...(white) Match the color of the plug to that of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using a component video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the same kind and length. Be sure to... 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 audio/video cable. ...
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Connecting to that of the audio/video cable. 18 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. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
Connecting to that of the audio/video cable. 18 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. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
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...8ch Linear PCM signals. Connecting to an HDMI jack If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you can enjoy surround sound. 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 ..." in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). - Set "BD Audio Setting" to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page ...
...8ch Linear PCM signals. Connecting to an HDMI jack If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you can enjoy surround sound. 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 ..." in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). - Set "BD Audio Setting" to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page ...
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... "Coaxial/Optical" in the "Audio *2 Settings" setup (page 46). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). 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...
... "Coaxial/Optical" in the "Audio *2 Settings" setup (page 46). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). 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...
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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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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 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.
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...Insert the external memory straight. However we cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB flash memories. • When inserting a USB flash memory other than Sony USM1GH, check the insertion direction before inserting it. • Depending on the USB flash memory, it will cause damage to both the external...or music files to the external memory, turn the player off . 2 Pull out the external memory from the EXT slot. 24 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 ...
...Insert the external memory straight. However we cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB flash memories. • When inserting a USB flash memory other than Sony USM1GH, check the insertion direction before inserting it. • Depending on the USB flash memory, it will cause damage to both the external...or music files to the external memory, turn the player off . 2 Pull out the external memory from the EXT slot. 24 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 ...
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.... ,continued 25 To enjoy the BD-Live function See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 35). 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...the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 54). b Do not connect a phone line to update the player's software. For details on the modem or router, the type of network (LAN) cable, straight or crossing, differs. To update the...
.... ,continued 25 To enjoy the BD-Live function See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 35). 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...the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 54). b Do not connect a phone line to update the player's software. For details on the modem or router, the type of network (LAN) cable, straight or crossing, differs. To update the...
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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. 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
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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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..."). Software Transfer. 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. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, SONY DOES NOT GRANT THE LIMITED RIGHTS HEREIN, AND PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SERVICE...
..."). Software Transfer. 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. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, SONY DOES NOT GRANT THE LIMITED RIGHTS HEREIN, AND PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SERVICE...
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... to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound. BD-RE (page 62) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in High Definition format, for playback on the next generation of the conventional image compression format. Dolby TrueHD (page... any form of data. Glossary AACS "Advanced Access Content System" is a specification for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for storing large amounts of data, most BD-ROM...
... to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound. BD-RE (page 62) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in High Definition format, for playback on the next generation of the conventional image compression format. Dolby TrueHD (page... any form of data. Glossary AACS "Advanced Access Content System" is a specification for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for storing large amounts of data, most BD-ROM...
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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...