Sony BDP-S360 User Manual

4-135-581-41(1)© 2009 Sony CorporationPrinted in Malaysia4-135-581-41(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 44).– “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,”

28bIf no picture appears, press RETURN to return to the previous screen, and change the resolution setting.2Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.The displ

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

31PlaybackOne-Touch Play (for HDMI connection only)Press N. The player and the connected TV turn on and the input selector on the TV is switched to th

326 Set “BD Internet Connection” to “Allow” in the “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” setup (page 48).7 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.The operation me

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• Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.• , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are

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

44Audio SettingsThe default settings are underlined.Selects the jack type to output audio signals.2-channel Linear PCM signals are output at 48 kHz ma

45Settings and AdjustmentsSelects the audio signals output when playing DTS discs. This setting affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTIC

46Sets the downmix method of multi-channel to two-channel sound.b“Downmix” has no effect on the bitstream audio output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/C

47Settings and Adjustments3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.4 Select the age restriction, and press ENTER.The lower the value, the stricter the limitatio

48Sets or changes the password for the Parental Control function. A password allows you to set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO playback. If neces

49Settings and AdjustmentsSystem SettingsThe default settings are underlined.Selects your language for the player on-screen displays.Adjusts the light

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

50Informs you of newer software version information. Network connections and settings are required when using this function (page 50).Displays the pla

51Settings and AdjustmentsbWhen you set the “DNS Server (Primary)”/“DNS Server (Secondary)” addresses manually, enter the “DNS Server (Primary)” addre

52Easy SetupRe-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings.1 Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.2 Select “Start” using </,, and press ENTER.3

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

54See also “Connecting to an HDMI jack” (page 14) when connecting equipment using the HDMI cable.There is no picture/picture noise appears., Check tha

55Additional InformationThe HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by bitstr

56, When you connect the player to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver), if you change the HDMI connection, disconnect and reconnect the AC power c

57Additional InformationThe disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” or “TLK ON” appears in the front panel display., When “LOCKED” appears, the player is

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 InformationGlossaryAACS“Advanced Access Content System” is a specification for managing digital entertainment contents stored on the next

66Dolby TrueHD (page 62)Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology that supports up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound for the next gener

67IndexWords in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.Numerics24p True Cinema 66AAACS 65ANGLE 7AUDIO 7“Audio Output Priority” 44Audio output sig

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

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