Sony BDP-S185 Operations Instructions Page 1

© 2011 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsBlu-ray Disc™ / DVD PlayerBDP-S1854-290-282-12(1)

10Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the approp

11Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Easy Setup1 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the b

12PlaybackPlaying a DiscFor playable discs, see page 23.1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV s

13PlaybackPlaying from a USB DeviceYou can play video/music/photo files from the connected USB device.For playable USB devices, see page 23.1 Connect

14Available OptionsVarious settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.C

15Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Settings DisplaysSelect [Setup] on the home menu when you need to change the settings of

16[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.x [Cinema Conversion Mode][Auto]: Normally select this. Th

17Settings and Adjustmentsof the connected device using DTS Neo:6 Music mode.[Off]: Outputs the sound with its original number of channels via the HDM

18x [Internet Video Parental Control]Playback of some Internet videos can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or repla

19Settings and Adjustments[Resetting]x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]You can reset the player settings to the factory default by selecting the gr

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

20Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to h

21Additional InformationThe disc does not play., The disc is dirty or skewed., The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing

22The System Power-Off function does not work (BRAVIA Sync)., Check that [Control for HDMI] and [HDMI:Linked to TV-off] are set to [On] (page 18).Play

23Additional Information*1Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and th

24b• Some files may not play depending on the format, the encoding, or recording condition.• Some files edited on a PC may not play.• The player can r

25Additional InformationFor details, see [Parental Control Area Code] (page 17).1171 Faroese 1174 French1181 Frisian 1183 Irish1186 Scots Gaelic 1194

26IndexAAUDIO 7Audio Settings 16Auto Standby 18BBD/DVD Viewing Settings 17BD-LIVE 12BD-R 23BD-RE 23Bitstream 20Blu-ray Disc 23BONUSVIEW 12BRAVIA Sync

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3To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of ele

4• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside

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

6Guide to Parts and ControlszThe N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.A Disc trayB Z (open/close)C

7The available functions of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation.zNumber 5, AUDIO, 2 +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the

8E ./> (previous/next)Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.X (pause)Pauses or re-starts playback.m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)• Fas

9Hookups and SettingsHookups and SettingsStep 1: Connecting the PlayerDo not connect the mains lead until you have made all the connections.For suppli