Sony BDP-S360 User Manual

4-135-580-11(1)© 2009 Sony CorporationPrinted in Malaysia4-135-580-11(1)Operating InstructionsBlu-ray Disc / DVD PlayerBDP-S360The software of this pl

10A N, XLights up during playback or pause.B HD (page 41)Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals from the HDMI OUT jack or 720p/1080i

11A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (page 20)B LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks (page 16, 17, 21)C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 17)D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (p

12Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the PlayerCheck that you have the following items.• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)• AC power cord (mains lead)

13Hookups and SettingsStep 1: Connecting to Your TVAbout video/HDMI OUT jacksThe player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV a

14Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.If you connect a Sony

15Hookups and Settingsb• Not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the

16Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable. You can enjoy high-quality pictures.Be sure to connec

17Hookups and SettingsConnect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using the audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard qual

18Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)About audio/HDMI OUT jacksThe player has the following audio jacks. Connect the player to your AV

19Hookups and SettingsIf your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, use this connection. You can enjoy higher quality sound from the connected AV

2WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabi

20zCheck the following settings:– “Audio Output Priority” is set to “HDMI” in the “Audio Settings” setup (page 43).– “Audio (HDMI)” is set to “Auto” i

21Hookups and Settings3 Make the appropriate settings in “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” under the “Audio Settings” setup (page 44).Otherwise, no sound or a

22Step 3: Inserting the External MemoryTo enjoy additional content (such as BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you will need to use ex

23Hookups and SettingsStep 4: Connecting to the NetworkConnect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source using a LAN cable to updat

24bDo not connect the LAN terminal of the player to the LAN terminal of the PC.Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)After all of the other

25Hookups and SettingsStep 6: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching

261While holding down TV [/1, enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons. For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.”Code numbers

27Hookups and Settings4 Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m, and press ENTER.The initial settings message appears.5 Select “Start,”

282Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.The display asks for confirmation.3Select “OK” or “Cancel,” and press ENTER.When you select “Video” in step 6Selec

29PlaybackPlaybackPlaying BDs/DVDs1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.2 Press Z on the

3PrecautionsOn safety• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the player, or place the player ne

304 Press HOME.5 Select “Video” using </,.6 Select using M/m, and press N or ENTER.For commercially available BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs, playback star

31PlaybackAvailable OPTIONS1 Press OPTIONS.The options menu appears.2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.The available items differ depending o

327 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

33PlaybackYou can check the title information, including the video transmission rate, etc.Press DISPLAY.The displayed information differs depending on

34To adjust the audio characteristics1 Press OPTIONS during playback.The options menu appears.2 Select “Audio Settings” using M/m, and press ENTER.The

35PlaybackAvailable OPTIONS1 Press OPTIONS.The options menu appears.2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.The available items differ depending o

36Playing Photo Files*1BD-REs/BD-Rs containing JPEG image files*2DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing JPEG image files*3CD-ROMs and C

37Playbackb• When you attempt to play the following photo files, the mark appears on the screen and they cannot be played.– photo files larger than

38Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Settings DisplaysSelect (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player.1 Press HOME

39Settings and AdjustmentsSetting listYou can setup the following options.Network UpdateYou can update and improve the functions of the player. We rec

4• “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,” “BD-L

40To update the software using an update discYou can update and improve the functions of the player using an update disc provided by Sony dealer or lo

41Settings and AdjustmentsSelects the display configuration for playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen TV (selectable when “TV Type” is set

423Select “OK” or “Cancel,” and press ENTER.Follow the on-screen instructions.The HD indicator lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signal

43Settings and AdjustmentsSets the Deep Colour (colour depth) setting for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack.The colour depth is indicated by

44Selects whether to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that contains such audio.bPCM 96 kHz and PCM

45Settings and AdjustmentsSelects the dynamic range (compression level of the sound) setting when playing a BD or DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.”b•

46BD/DVD Viewing SettingsThe default settings are underlined.Selects the default menu language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.When you select “Select Langu

47Settings and AdjustmentszYou can change the password (see “Password” on page 47).b• If you forget the password, reset the player (page 52) and set a

48Photo SettingsThe default setting is underlined.Changes the slideshow speed. System SettingsThe default settings are underlined.Selects your languag

49Settings and AdjustmentsThe player automatically turns off if you do not press any of the buttons on the player or remote for more than 30 minutes,

5Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Precautions . . .

50Network SettingsThese items are necessary when you connect to the Internet via a LAN cable. Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for your broa

51Settings and Adjustments3 Press the blue button (“Finish”) to finish.Available buttonsEasy SetupRe-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings.1

52ResettingYou can reset the player settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings within the group will be rese

53Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

54, Check whether the connecting cables are damaged., Check the connection to your TV (page 13) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the s

55Additional InformationThere is no picture or no sound when connected to the HDMI OUT jack., Try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again. 2T

56The external memory is not recognised., Try the following: 1Turn the player off. 2(USM1GH only) Align the V mark of the EXT slot with the V mark on

57Additional InformationThe player does not respond to any button., Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3)., Hold down [/1 on the player fo

58Playable Discs* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/IEC (International E

59Additional InformationDiscs that cannot be played• BDs with cartridge• DVD-RAMs• HD DVDs•DivX discs• DVD Audio discs• PHOTO CDs• Data part of CD-Ext

6Additional InformationTroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Self-Diagnosis

60About playback of discs recorded in AVCHD formatThis player can play AVCHD format discs. What is the AVCHD format?The AVCHD format is a high-definit

61Additional InformationVideo Output ResolutionOutput resolution differs depending on the “Output Video Format” setting in the “Video Settings” setup

62Audio Output Signals and Player SettingsThe audio output signals differ, depending on the source, output jack, and the AV amplifier (receiver) you u

63Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserInputs and outputs(Jack name:Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)LINE OUT R-AU

64Language Code ListFor details, see page 46.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control/Area CodeFor details,

65Additional InformationTerms and Conditions of Use and End User License AgreementThe Sony Blu-ray Disc player (“Product”) and associated software (“S

665. Changes to Service Sony reserves the right to discontinue one, some, or all of the features of the Service you receive at any time at its discret

67Additional Information11. General Provisions This Agreement, the limited warranty accompanying the Product, plus any additional terms posted on the

68BD-RE (page 58)BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in the same capacities as the BD below. The re

69Additional InformationPop-up menu (page 31)An enhanced menu operation available on BD-ROMs. The pop-up menu appears when POP UP/MENU is pressed duri

7Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.Number 5, AUDIO, 2 +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile

70IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics24p True Cinema 69AAACS 67ANGLE 7AUDIO 7“Audio Output Priority” 43Audio output sig

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8C Colour buttons (red/green/yellow/blue)Short cut keys for selecting items on some BD’s menus (can also be used for BD’s Java interactive operations)

9The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.A [/1 (on/standby) (page 26)Turns on the player, or sets