Sony BDP-S360 User Manual

4-135-582-11(1)© 2009 Sony CorporationTMPrinted in Hungary4-135-582-11(1)Operating InstructionsBlu-ray Disc / DVD PlayerBDP-S360/S363zTo find out usef

10The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.A [/1 (on/standby) (page 27)Turns on the player, or set

11A N, XLights up during playback or pause.B HD (page 42)Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals from the HDMI OUT jack or 720p/1080i

12A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (page 21)B LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks (page 17, 18, 22)C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18)D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (p

13Hookups and SettingsHookups and SettingsHooking Up the PlayerCheck that you have the following items.• Mains lead (1)• Remote commander (remote) (1)

14Step 1: Connecting to Your TVAbout video/HDMI OUT jacksThe player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the inpu

15Hookups and SettingsConnect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.If

16b• Not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the cas

17Hookups and SettingsConnect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable (not supplied). You can enjoy high

18Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using the audio/video cable (not supplied). You can enjoy standard quality p

19Hookups and SettingsStep 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)About audio/HDMI OUT jacksThe player has the following audio jacks. Connect th

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

20If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, use this connection. You can enjoy higher quality sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver

21Hookups and SettingsIf your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, you can enjoy

22If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection.Connecting to audio L/R jacksAV amplifier (receiver)Audio/vi

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 Mains LeadAfter all of the o

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 Settings1 While holding down TV [/1, enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons. For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” 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

3The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product

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 on the player,

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

34You can check the title information, including the video transmission rate, etc.Press DISPLAY.The displayed information differs depending on the dis

35PlaybackTo adjust the audio characteristics1 Press OPTIONS during playback.The options menu appears.2 Select “Audio Settings” using M/m , and press

36Available OPTIONS1 Press OPTIONS.The options menu appears.2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.The available items differ depending on the si

37PlaybackPlaying 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-RO

38b• When you attempt to play the following photo files, the mark appears on the screen and they cannot be played.– photo files larger than 8,192 pi

39Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Settings DisplaysSelect (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of

4• Keep the player and the discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.• Do not place heavy or unsta

40Setting listYou can setup the following options.Network UpdateYou can update and improve the functions of the player.For information about update fu

41Settings and AdjustmentsTo update the software using an update discYou can update and improve the functions of the player using an update disc provi

42Selects the display configuration for playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen TV (selectable when “TV Type” is set to “4:3” and “Screen For

43Settings and Adjustments3 Select “OK” or “Cancel,” and press ENTER.Follow the on-screen instructions.The HD indicator lights up when outputting 720p

44Sets the Deep Colour (colour depth) setting for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack.The colour depth is indicated by the number of bits, and

45Settings and AdjustmentsSelects whether to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that contains such au

46Selects the dynamic range (compression level of the sound) setting when playing a BD or DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.”b• “Audio DRC” is effective

47Settings and AdjustmentsBD/DVD Viewing SettingsThe default settings are underlined.Selects the default menu language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.When

48zYou can change the password (see “Password” on page 48).b• If you forget the password, reset the player (page 53) and set a new password (see “Pass

49Settings and AdjustmentsPhoto SettingsThe default setting is underlined.Changes the slideshow speed. System SettingsThe default settings are underli

5If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.About this manual• In this manual, “disc” is us

50The 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

51Settings and AdjustmentsNetwork SettingsThese items are necessary when you connect to the Internet via a LAN cable. Enter the respective (alphanumer

523Press the blue button (“Finish”) to finish.Available buttonsEasy SetupRe-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings.1 Select “Easy Setup,” and

53Settings and AdjustmentsResettingYou can reset the player settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings withi

54Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to h

55Additional Information, Check whether the connecting cables are damaged., Check the connection to your TV (page 14) and switch the input selector on

56There is no picture or no sound when connected to the HDMI OUT jack., Try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn the connected equi

57Additional InformationBonus contents or other data that are contained in a BD-ROM cannot be played., Try the following: 1Remove the disc. 2Turn the

58Self-Diagnosis FunctionWhen the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, an error code appears in the front p

59Additional InformationPlayable Discs* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization

6Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Precautions . . .

60Discs that cannot be played• BDs with cartridge• DVD-RAMs• HD DVDs• DivX discs• DVD Audio discs• PHOTO CDs• Data part of CD-Extras• VCDs/Super VCDs•

61Additional InformationAbout playback of discs recorded in AVCHD formatThis player can play AVCHD format discs. What is the AVCHD format?The AVCHD fo

62Video Output ResolutionOutput resolution differs depending on the “Output Video Format” setting in the “Video Settings” setup (page 42).* Protected

63Additional InformationAudio Output Signals and Player SettingsThe audio output signals differ, depending on the source, output jack, and the AV ampl

64SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserInputs and outputs(Jack name:Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:Phono jack/2 Vrm

65Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see page 47.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control

66Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License AgreementThe Sony Blu-ray Disc player (“Product”) and associated software (“Software”) are provided

67Additional Information5. Changes to Service Sony reserves the right to discontinue one, some, or all of the features of the Service you receive at a

6811. General Provisions This Agreement, the limited warranty accompanying the Product, plus any additional terms posted on the Service or Site, toget

69Additional InformationBD-RE (page 59)BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in the same capacities a

7Additional InformationTroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Self-Diagnosis

70x.v.Colour (page 44)x.v.Colour is a familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony.xvYCC is an international standard for colour space in vid

71IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics24p True Cinema 70AAACS 68ANGLE 8AUDIO 8“Audio Output Priority” 44Audio output sig

8Guide 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

9C 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)