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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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...that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio...operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. However, there is located on the apparatus. • Install this product will not occur in the U.S.A If this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of electric shock to excessive heat such ...
...that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio...operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. However, there is located on the apparatus. • Install this product will not occur in the U.S.A If this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. BDP-S550 Serial No Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of electric shock to excessive heat such ...
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... properly, please call 1-877-6022008 for vinyl LPs. • If you have printed the disc's label, dry the label before operating it any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it in a car parked in a very damp room, moisture may condense on ...subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • If the player is brought directly from equipment with a label or sticker on it to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to be operated in its edge. A disc with strong magnets, such as near water, such as microwave ovens, or ...
... properly, please call 1-877-6022008 for vinyl LPs. • If you have printed the disc's label, dry the label before operating it any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it in a car parked in a very damp room, moisture may condense on ...subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • If the player is brought directly from equipment with a label or sticker on it to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to be operated in its edge. A disc with strong magnets, such as near water, such as microwave ovens, or ...
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...lightning storms or when unused for long periods of media can also use the controls on the player if they exit from tip-over. 14)Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments/ ...by the manufacturer, or sold with the function being walked on the remote. For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 62). • Instructions in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on -screen ...provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to prevent incorrect operation) is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the similar symbols as those on ...
...lightning storms or when unused for long periods of media can also use the controls on the player if they exit from tip-over. 14)Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments/ ...by the manufacturer, or sold with the function being walked on the remote. For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 62). • Instructions in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on -screen ...provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to prevent incorrect operation) is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the similar symbols as those on ...
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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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... track when multilingual tracks are recorded on BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs. SUBTITLE (page 51) Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on the player, or sets to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in the front panel display. TV [/1 (on/standby) (page 27) Turns on the... 11) Displays the elapsed/remaining playback time in parentheses. Guide to standby mode. CLEAR Clears the entry field. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. 8 A Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 32) Opens or closes the...
... track when multilingual tracks are recorded on BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs. SUBTITLE (page 51) Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on the player, or sets to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in the front panel display. TV [/1 (on/standby) (page 27) Turns on the... 11) Displays the elapsed/remaining playback time in parentheses. Guide to standby mode. CLEAR Clears the entry field. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. 8 A Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 32) Opens or closes the...
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... menus (can also be used for BD's Java interactive operations). Adjusts the TV volume. PREV twice. G For TVs operable with the following buttons, see page 27. MUTING Mutes ...PLAY (page 32) Starts or re-starts playback. VOL (volume) +/- HOME (page 41) Enters the player's home menu. Exits the home menu when a CD is inserted. REPLAY/ADVANCE (instant replay/instant advance) ... CDs. m/M (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted. D Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ ...
... menus (can also be used for BD's Java interactive operations). Adjusts the TV volume. PREV twice. G For TVs operable with the following buttons, see page 27. MUTING Mutes ...PLAY (page 32) Starts or re-starts playback. VOL (volume) +/- HOME (page 41) Enters the player's home menu. Exits the home menu when a CD is inserted. REPLAY/ADVANCE (instant replay/instant advance) ... CDs. m/M (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted. D Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ ...
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... 1080/24p- Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cable. • When connecting or disconnecting, do not apply too much pressure to the operating instructions supplied with...to the cabinet wall. 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. If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes....
... 1080/24p- Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cable. • When connecting or disconnecting, do not apply too much pressure to the operating instructions supplied with...to the cabinet wall. 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. If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes....
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...Sony TV that is also changed after turning the player off automatically. • Theater When you change the language for the onscreen display on . b Depending on the connected component, the "Control for HDMI" to the operating instructions supplied 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 TV, the player's language for the on-...
...Sony TV that is also changed after turning the player off automatically. • Theater When you change the language for the onscreen display on . b Depending on the connected component, the "Control for HDMI" to the operating instructions supplied 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 TV, the player's language for the on-...
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...operating instructions supplied with the connected AV amplifier (receiver). If you can enjoy surround sound. Set "BD Audio Setting" to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). - Set "Audio (HDMI)" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). - Blu-ray Disc/DVD player... HDMI cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Set the following settings and you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function...
...operating instructions supplied with the connected AV amplifier (receiver). If you can enjoy surround sound. Set "BD Audio Setting" to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). - Set "Audio (HDMI)" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). - Blu-ray Disc/DVD player... HDMI cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Set the following settings and you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function...
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...-Live" (page 35). You can also enjoy the BD-Live function (page 35). 1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source include: • Connecting to a broadband router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to ... connect a phone line to the operating instructions supplied with the broadband router or the wireless LAN router. 2 Make the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 54). When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router...
...-Live" (page 35). You can also enjoy the BD-Live function (page 35). 1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source include: • Connecting to a broadband router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to ... connect a phone line to the operating instructions supplied with the broadband router or the wireless LAN router. 2 Make the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 54). When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router...
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...within the title currently being played back. 1 Press SCENE SEARCH during playback or in the external memory at the bottom of the player. The operation method differs depending on . 5 Set "BD Internet Connection" to "Allow" in step 4 to skip step 5. Playback pauses and a bar ...can be downloaded to the external memory (local storage) for enjoyment. 1 Turn the player off. 2 Insert the external memory (supplied) into the player (page 24). 3 Connect the player to a network (page 25). 4 Turn the player on the disc. Searching for using z • To delete all data in pause mode. The ...
...within the title currently being played back. 1 Press SCENE SEARCH during playback or in the external memory at the bottom of the player. The operation method differs depending on . 5 Set "BD Internet Connection" to "Allow" in step 4 to skip step 5. Playback pauses and a bar ...can be downloaded to the external memory (local storage) for enjoyment. 1 Turn the player off. 2 Insert the external memory (supplied) into the player (page 24). 3 Connect the player to a network (page 25). 4 Turn the player on the disc. Searching for using z • To delete all data in pause mode. The ...
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... playback. you pressed x STOP. PREV/ NEXT > m/M TIME Operations Starts playback from memory when: - PREV twice. b The point where you open the disc tray, or - you stopped playing (resume point) is cleared from the point where you turn off the player. Playing Photo Files BD *1 DATA DVD *2 DATA CD *3...the beginning of the current or next track. Pauses playback. Skips to the previous track press . Playback Various music playback operations Buttons N PLAY x STOP X PAUSE . Stops playback. Switches time information on the screen and the front panel display (page 11).
... playback. you pressed x STOP. PREV/ NEXT > m/M TIME Operations Starts playback from memory when: - PREV twice. b The point where you open the disc tray, or - you stopped playing (resume point) is cleared from the point where you turn off the player. Playing Photo Files BD *1 DATA DVD *2 DATA CD *3...the beginning of the current or next track. Pauses playback. Skips to the previous track press . Playback Various music playback operations Buttons N PLAY x STOP X PAUSE . Stops playback. Switches time information on the screen and the front panel display (page 11).
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...) Re-runs the Easy Setup to the factory settings. For information about update functions, refer to the type of connecting jacks. The player connects to the type of connecting jacks. Photo Settings (page 53) Makes the photo-related settings. Audio Settings (page 46) Makes the... audio settings according to the network, and the display asks for confirmation. 2 Select "OK" using M/m, and press ENTER. http://esupport.sony.com 1 Select "Network Update" using Network Settings (page 54) Makes detailed settings for BD/ DVD playback. Setting list You can update and improve...
...) Re-runs the Easy Setup to the factory settings. For information about update functions, refer to the type of connecting jacks. The player connects to the type of connecting jacks. Photo Settings (page 53) Makes the photo-related settings. Audio Settings (page 46) Makes the... audio settings according to the network, and the display asks for confirmation. 2 Select "OK" using M/m, and press ENTER. http://esupport.sony.com 1 Select "Network Update" using Network Settings (page 54) Makes detailed settings for BD/ DVD playback. Setting list You can update and improve...
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... • You can update and improve the functions of the player using an update disc You can check the current software version by Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 Insert the update disc. Video Settings The default settings are not available while updating. ...screen TV or a TV with the original picture aspect ratio. ,continued 43 http://esupport.sony.com b • Do not disconnect the AC power cord while updating. • Any operations, including opening the disc tray, are underlined. Displays a 4:3 screen picture in the front panel display, then...
... • You can update and improve the functions of the player using an update disc You can check the current software version by Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 Insert the update disc. Video Settings The default settings are not available while updating. ...screen TV or a TV with the original picture aspect ratio. ,continued 43 http://esupport.sony.com b • Do not disconnect the AC power cord while updating. • Any operations, including opening the disc tray, are underlined. Displays a 4:3 screen picture in the front panel display, then...
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... the changing of the operations above. The disc tray does not open ...player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns on the player. Some functions such as Stop or Search cannot be performed. , Depending on (page 33). If the player...disc, you press A. , Try the following : 1Remove the disc. 2Turn the player off . The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc even after you may be played. , Try the following : 1Turn the player...player on. 5Check that the local storage does not have enough space appears on the player until the tray opens. 4Remove the disc...
... the changing of the operations above. The disc tray does not open ...player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns on the player. Some functions such as Stop or Search cannot be performed. , Depending on (page 33). If the player...disc, you press A. , Try the following : 1Remove the disc. 2Turn the player off . The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc even after you may be played. , Try the following : 1Turn the player...player on. 5Check that the local storage does not have enough space appears on the player until the tray opens. 4Remove the disc...
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... in the formats specified under the "Audio Output Signals" table on this player. A CD or DVD disc will not play on page 66. ,continued 63 For more information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BDs/DVDs. Various music discs encoded with some DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly...
... in the formats specified under the "Audio Output Signals" table on this player. A CD or DVD disc will not play on page 66. ,continued 63 For more information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BDs/DVDs. Various music discs encoded with some DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly...
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... or others who use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring failsafe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems,... use with the Account. Data Files. Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are reserved by Sony, its licensors, and suppliers. 2. The Software includes software embedded in any business, commercial, or public...
... or others who use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring failsafe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems,... use with the Account. Data Files. Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are reserved by Sony, its licensors, and suppliers. 2. The Software includes software embedded in any business, commercial, or public...
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...content, including high-definition content. BD-ROM (page 62) BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory) are commercially produced discs and are available in the same capacities as interactive content, menu operations using efficient data compression coding technology. It supports a maximum sampling frequency of ... functions. BD-RE (page 62) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is true to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM is a specification for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. Dolby Digital Plus (page 66) Developed as the...
...content, including high-definition content. BD-ROM (page 62) BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory) are commercially produced discs and are available in the same capacities as interactive content, menu operations using efficient data compression coding technology. It supports a maximum sampling frequency of ... functions. BD-RE (page 62) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is true to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM is a specification for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. Dolby Digital Plus (page 66) Developed as the...