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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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...If this product will not occur in order to comply with this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to excessive heat ...are located at the rear of the FCC Rules. Precautions • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that the AC power cord can radiate radio...
...If this product will not occur in order to comply with this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to excessive heat ...are located at the rear of the FCC Rules. Precautions • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that the AC power cord can radiate radio...
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... as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the player, or place the player near water, such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/ lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. ... on the lenses inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in a horizontal position only. • Keep the player and the discs away from equipment with a cleaning cloth. On placement • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to be operated in its edge. In...
... as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the player, or place the player near water, such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/ lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. ... on the lenses inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in a horizontal position only. • Keep the player and the discs away from equipment with a cleaning cloth. On placement • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to be operated in its edge. In...
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...are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. • , "XMB," and "xross media bar" are susceptible to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. These may be authorized by Macrovision. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display ..."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 ...
...are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. • , "XMB," and "xross media bar" are susceptible to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. These may be authorized by Macrovision. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display ..."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 ...
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A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. About this manual • In this manual, "disc" is listed under the b icon. For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 62). • Instructions in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with one wider than...has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the similar symbols as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this apparatus near...
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. About this manual • In this manual, "disc" is listed under the b icon. For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 62). • Instructions in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with one wider than...has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the similar symbols as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this apparatus near...
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Additional Information Troubleshooting 57 Self-Diagnosis Function 61 Playable Discs 62 Video Output Resolution 65 Audio Output Signals 66 Specifications 67 Language Code List 68 Parental Control/Area Code 68 Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement 69 Software License Information 71 Glossary 80 Index 82 Before operating the player, please read "Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement" (page 69). 7
Additional Information Troubleshooting 57 Self-Diagnosis Function 61 Playable Discs 62 Video Output Resolution 65 Audio Output Signals 66 Specifications 67 Language Code List 68 Parental Control/Area Code 68 Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement 69 Software License Information 71 Glossary 80 Index 82 Before operating the player, please read "Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement" (page 69). 7
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... display. ANGLE Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on the player, or sets to the original setting. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. 8 A Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 32) Opens or closes the disc tray. THEATER (page 16) Switches to a Theater Mode-compatible TV. Press the button...
... display. ANGLE Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on the player, or sets to the original setting. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. 8 A Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 32) Opens or closes the disc tray. THEATER (page 16) Switches to a Theater Mode-compatible TV. Press the button...
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E TOP MENU (page 34) Opens or closes the BD's or DVD's Top Menu. HOME (page 41) Enters the player's home menu. To go to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. PREV twice. REPLAY/ADVANCE (instant replay/instant advance) Replays the scene/.../YELLOW) Short cut keys for selecting items on the screen. To resume normal playback, press N PLAY. Speed multiple values are approximate. - Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted. x STOP Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume point) (page 33, 39). SCENE SEARCH (page 35) Switches to...
E TOP MENU (page 34) Opens or closes the BD's or DVD's Top Menu. HOME (page 41) Enters the player's home menu. To go to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. PREV twice. REPLAY/ADVANCE (instant replay/instant advance) Replays the scene/.../YELLOW) Short cut keys for selecting items on the screen. To resume normal playback, press N PLAY. Speed multiple values are approximate. - Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted. x STOP Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume point) (page 33, 39). SCENE SEARCH (page 35) Switches to...
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...) E Remote sensor (page 27) F 24P indicator (page 45) Lights up , then turns off when Easy Setup is recognized. The disc tray is turned on, 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...
...) E Remote sensor (page 27) F 24P indicator (page 45) Lights up , then turns off when Easy Setup is recognized. The disc tray is turned on, 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...
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... playing a CD Elapsed time of the current track r Remaining time of the current track r Elapsed time of the current disc r Remaining time of the current disc z "T" (Title or Track), "C" (Chapter), or "D" (Disc) may be displayed depending on downloading the player's software, see page 42. ,continued 11 B HD (page 44) Lights up when downloading the...
... playing a CD Elapsed time of the current track r Remaining time of the current track r Elapsed time of the current disc r Remaining time of the current disc z "T" (Title or Track), "C" (Chapter), or "D" (Disc) may be displayed depending on downloading the player's software, see page 42. ,continued 11 B HD (page 44) Lights up when downloading the...
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... Speed HDMI cable. It may damage the HDMI 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. About indicators for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the cabinet wall. If you place the..., do not screw in the front panel display. ,continued 15 If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on a cabinet with the TV. Make...
... Speed HDMI cable. It may damage the HDMI 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. About indicators for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the cabinet wall. If you place the..., do not screw in the front panel display. ,continued 15 If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on a cabinet with the TV. Make...
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...TV set compatibility with this product and may not work. HOME: The home menu appears automatically (page 41). - z • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" Easy Setting function using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the optimum ...Mode. 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 ...
...TV set compatibility with this product and may not work. HOME: The home menu appears automatically (page 41). - z • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" Easy Setting function using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the optimum ...Mode. 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 ...the color of the plug to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the audio/video cable. ,continued... 17 TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the same kind and length. Connecting...
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video ...the color of the plug to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the audio/video cable. ,continued... 17 TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the same kind and length. Connecting...
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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. 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. Connecting to that of the audio/video cable. 18
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... an HDMI input, you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected AV amplifier (receiver). Set "BD Audio Setting" to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). - Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) AV...
... an HDMI input, you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected AV amplifier (receiver). Set "BD Audio Setting" to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). - Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) AV...
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... Logic, or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS (5.1ch) surround effects. 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. AV amplifier (receiver) ,continued 21 ...
... Logic, or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS (5.1ch) surround effects. 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. AV amplifier (receiver) ,continued 21 ...
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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). 2 Set "Audio Output Priority" to 7.1 channel jacks If your...
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). 2 Set "Audio Output Priority" to 7.1 channel jacks If your...
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Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 23 Hookups and Settings Connecting to that of the plug to audio L/R jacks If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 23 Hookups and Settings Connecting to that 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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...corrupting the external memory data. 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 again. • Do not insert the external memory that the EXT ... the external memory. • Do not apply too much pressure to the external memory in the front panel display when turning the player on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the EXT slot as far as it may cause a malfunction. • We recommend use...
...corrupting the external memory data. 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 again. • Do not insert the external memory that the EXT ... the external memory. • Do not apply too much pressure to the external memory in the front panel display when turning the player on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the EXT slot as far as it may cause a malfunction. • We recommend use...
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When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router To PC Network cable...supplied with the modem or router. ,continued 25 b Do not connect a phone line to update the player's software. To update the player's software using a network cable to the LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction.... For details on the modem or router, the type of the player to your Internet source. Methods to connect to your Internet source include: • Connecting to a broadband router...
When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router To PC Network cable...supplied with the modem or router. ,continued 25 b Do not connect a phone line to update the player's software. To update the player's software using a network cable to the LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction.... For details on the modem or router, the type of the player to your Internet source. Methods to connect to your Internet source include: • Connecting to a broadband router...