Sony BDP-S765 User Manual Page 1

4-145-647-11(1)© 2009 Sony CorporationPrinted in Japan4-145-647-11(1)Operating InstructionsBlu-ray Disc / DVD PlayerBDP-S765The software of this playe

10A N, XLights up during playback or pause.B HD (page 45)Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals from the HDMI OUT jack or 720p/1080i

11A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (page 16)B LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack (page 17)C LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks (page 16, 17, 22)D MULTI CHAN

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 48).– “Audio (HDMI)” is set to “Auto” i

21Hookups and SettingsIf your AV amplifier (receiver) has 7.1 channel inputs, you can enjoy multi channel surround sound.*1 *2Connecting to 7.1 channe

221 Connect the 7.1 channel jacks of the player and your AV amplifier (receiver).2 Set “Audio Output Priority” to “Multi Channel Analogue” in the “Aud

23Hookups and SettingsStep 3: Inserting the External MemoryTo enjoy additional content (such as BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you

24Step 4: Connecting to the NetworkConnect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source using a LAN cable to update the player’s softw

25Hookups and SettingsbDo not connect the LAN terminal of the player to the LAN terminal of the PC.Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)Af

26Step 6: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on

27Hookups and SettingsTo control other TVs with the remoteYou can control the volume, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.If your T

284 Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m, and press ENTER.The initial settings message appears.5 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.6 S

29Hookups and SettingsbIf no picture appears, press RETURN to return to the previous screen, and change the resolution setting.2 Select “Finish,” and

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

30PlaybackPlaying BDs/DVDs1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.2 Press Z, and place a d

31Playback4 Press HOME.5 Select “Video” using </,.6 Select using M/m, and press N or ENTER.For commercially available BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs, playb

32Available OPTIONS1 Press OPTIONS.The options menu appears.2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.The available items differ depending on the di

33Playback7 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with t

34b• The Scene Search function is available for titles longer than 100 seconds and shorter than 100 hours.• The Scene Search function may not be avail

35PlaybackTo adjust the picture1 Press OPTIONS during playback.The options menu appears.2 Select “Video Settings” using M/m, and press ENTER.The “Vide

36“NR” elements1 Select “NR” in step 3 above, and press ENTER.2 Select an item, and press ENTER.To adjust the audio characteristics1 Press OPTIONS dur

37PlaybackPlaying Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks*1BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks*2DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3

38b• The point where you stopped playing (resume point) is cleared from memory when:– you open the disc tray, or– you turn off the player.• The player

39PlaybackAvailable OPTIONS during playback1 Press OPTIONS during playback.The options menu appears.2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.The av

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 view best quality imagesIf you have a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy best quality images by the following connection and set

41PlaybackPlaying Photo Files via a NetworkYou can play photo files on your home server, such as a DLNA certified PC, by connecting the player to the

42Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Settings DisplaysSelect (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player.1 Press HOME

43Settings and AdjustmentsSetting listYou can setup the following options.Network UpdateYou can update and improve the functions of the player. We rec

44To 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

45Settings and AdjustmentsSelects the display configuration for playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen TV (selectable when “TV Type” is set

463Select “OK” or “Cancel,” and press ENTER.Follow the on-screen instructions.The HD indicator lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signal

47Settings and AdjustmentsSets the Deep Colour (colour depth) setting for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack.The colour depth is indicated by

48Audio SettingsThe default settings are underlined.Selects the jack type to output audio signals.2-channel Linear PCM signals are output at 48 kHz ma

49Settings and Adjustments• Surround• Surround Back• Subwooferb• When you play a BD or DVD that does not have subwoofer output recorded, no sound is p

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

50To adjust the speaker level1 Select “Speaker Settings” in “Audio Settings,” and press ENTER.2 Select “Test Tone” using M/m, and press ENTER.3 Select

51Settings and AdjustmentsSelects the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack.bSelect “2ch PCM” when connecting a TV or an AV amplifier (receiver) that does

52b• If you select “96kHz/24bit” when an AV amplifier (receiver) that does not support 96 kHz is connected, no sound or a loud sound may result.• “48k

53Settings and AdjustmentsBD/DVD Viewing SettingsThe default settings are underlined.Selects the default menu language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.When

54zYou can change the password (see “Password” on page 54).b• If you forget the password, reset the player (page 60) and set a new password (see “Pass

55Settings and AdjustmentsPhoto SettingsThe default setting is underlined.Changes the slideshow speed. System SettingsThe default settings are underli

56The player automatically turns off if you do not press any of the buttons on the player or remote for more than 30 minutes, unless you are playing B

57Settings and AdjustmentsNetwork SettingsThese items are necessary when you connect to the Internet via a LAN cable. Enter the respective (alphanumer

582Press ,, and enter the next character.3 Press the blue button (“Finish”) to finish.Available buttons1 Connect a DLNA certified device to the networ

59Settings and AdjustmentsTo delete a server from the connected server list1 While the connected server list is displayed, select a server using M/m,

6Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Network Update . .

60ResettingYou can reset the player settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings within the group will be rese

61Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

62, 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

63Additional 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

64The 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

65Additional InformationThe disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc even after you press Z., Try the following: 1Turn the player off, a

66Playable Discs* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/IEC (International E

67Additional InformationDiscs that cannot be played• BDs with cartridge• DVD-RAMs• HD DVDs• DVD Audio discs• PHOTO CDs• Data part of CD-Extras• VCDs/S

68About 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

69Additional InformationAudio Output Signals and Player SettingsThe audio output signals differ, depending on the source, output jack, and the AV ampl

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

70*5The 2-channel LPCM signals are output from output jacks other than priority jacks.*6The 2-channel LPCM signals are output in the following cases:–

71Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see page 53.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control

72GlossaryAACS“Advanced Access Content System” is a specification for managing digital entertainment contents stored on the next generation of prereco

73Additional InformationDolby Digital Plus (page 69)Developed as an extension to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel

74IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics24p True Cinema 73AAACS 72ANGLE 7AUDIO 7“Audio Output Priority” 48Audio output sig

75TTHEATRE 7, 15“Title Search” 34TOP MENU 8, 32Troubleshooting 61“TV Type” 44UUpdate 24, 43USB 40V“Video” 30Video output resolution 68“Video Settings”

8DISPLAY (page 34)Displays the playback information on the screen.D Colour buttons (red/green/yellow/blue)Short cut keys for selecting items on some B

9G i SURROUND (page 36)Turns on or off the headphone surround mode.PHONE LEVEL +/– (page 36)Adjusts the headphone volume when headphones are connected