Sony BDP-S360 operating instructions Audio Settings

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HDMI Deep Color Output

Sets the Deep Color (color depth) setting for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack.

The color depth is indicated by the number of bits, and more colors can be reproduced as the value increases. The player supports a color depth of up to 12 bits. Connecting the player and a TV that supports Deep Color allows more accurate color reproduction than when connecting it to a TV that does not support Deep Color.

Auto

Normally select this.

 

 

12bit

Outputs 12bit video signals.

 

 

10bit

Outputs 10bit video signals.

 

 

Off

Select this when the picture

 

is unstable or colors appear

 

unnatural.

 

 

Audio Settings

The default settings are underlined.

Audio Output Priority

Selects the jack type to output audio signals. 2-channel Linear PCM signals are output at 48 kHz maximum from output jacks other than the priority jacks.

HDMI

Outputs audio signals from

 

the HDMI OUT jack.

 

 

Coaxial/

Outputs audio signals from

Optical

the DIGITAL OUT

 

(OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

 

jack.

 

 

Stereo Analog

Outputs audio signals from

 

the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-

 

L) jacks.

 

 

x.v.Color Output

Sets whether to send xvYCC information to the connected TV.

Combining xvYCC-compatible video with a TV that supports x.v.Color display makes it possible to more accurately reproduce object colors present in the natural world.

Auto

Normally select this.

 

 

Off

Select this when the picture

 

is unstable or colors appear

 

unnatural.

 

 

Pause Mode

Sets the picture mode for DVD playback pause status. For BD-ROMs or discs containing AVCHD files, “Pause Mode” automatically switches to “Auto.”

Auto

Normally select this.

 

Dynamic moving pictures

 

appear without blurring.

 

 

Frame

Displays static pictures at

 

high resolution.

 

 

Audio (HDMI)

Selects the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack.

Auto

Normally select this.

 

Outputs audio signals

 

according to the status of the

 

connected HDMI device.

 

 

2ch PCM

Downmixes to 2-channel

 

Linear PCM signals before

 

outputting from the HDMI

 

OUT jack.

 

 

b

Select “2ch PCM” when connecting a TV or an AV amplifier (receiver) that does not support Dolby Digital or DTS, otherwise noise or no sound may result.

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Contents Operating Instructions Sony CorporationPrecautions Owner’s RecordPrecautions On safetyOn placement On power sourcesOn adjusting volume On cleaningOn cleaning discs, disc/ lens cleaners On replacement of partsAbout this manual Table of Contents Additional Information Guide to Parts Controls RemoteColor buttons RED/GREEN TOP MenuPOP UP/MENU Options page 32Disc tray Blu-ray Disc indicator Front panelFront panel display Remote sensor Play, x stop Open/closeNetwork connection indicator Front panel displayHdmi EXTRear panel Ventilation fan is inside the playerHooking Up the Player Hookups SettingsHookups and Settings Connecting to Your TV Jack type Video resolution HookupAbout video/HDMI OUT jacks To connect to a TV with DVI inputConnecting to an Hdmi jack About indicators for Hdmi connectionLanguage Follow About the Bravia Sync features for Hdmi connections onlyTo prepare for the Bravia Sync features Connecting to component video jacks Y, PB, PR Connecting to audio/video jacks See Connecting to audio L/R jacks About audio/HDMI OUT jacksJack type Hookup CoaxialSet BD Audio Setting to Direct in the Audio Settings setup Connecting to digital jacks OPTICAL/COAXIAL SettingsConnecting to audio L/R jacks Inserting the External Memory To remove the external memoryConnecting to the Network To update the player’s software using the networkTo enjoy the BD-LIVE function About LAN cablesConnecting the AC Power Cord When connecting via a wireless LAN routerPreparing the Remote Controlling TVs with the remoteAvailable buttons To control other TVs with the remoteEasy Setup When turned on for the first timeCode numbers of controllable TVs Turn on the TV Press /1 to turn on the playerWhen you select Component Video in step Initial settings message appearsWhen you select Hdmi in step When you select Video in step Set Quick Start Mode to On or Off, and press EnterSelect Finish, and press Enter For details about Quick Start Mode, seePlaying BDs/DVDs Press Z on the player to close the disc trayTo stop playback To pause playbackControl LockUsing the BD’s or DVD’s menu Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVEPress Options during playback or in pause mode Select a search method using M/m, and press EnterSearching for a Title/Chapter Press EnterAdjusting pictures and sound for videos To adjust the pictureDisplaying the playing time and play information Press DisplayTo adjust the audio characteristics Insert a music CDPress N Play To select a music CD trackVarious music playback operations Press Home Select Photo using Select , and press Enter Select a file or folder using M/m, and press EnterPlaying Photo Files Available Options during playbackTo view best quality images Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Press Home Select Setup usingSettings and Adjustments Set the optionsNetwork Update Setting listSelect Network Update using M/m, and press Enter Select OK using /,, and pressVideo Settings To update the software using an update discTV Type Screen FormatTV Connection Method Cinema Conversion ModeDVD Aspect Ratio Output Video Format BD-ROM 1080/24p Output YCbCr/RGB HdmiAudio Settings BD Audio Setting Audio ATTDolby Digital 48kHz/96kHz PCMAudio DRC DownmixBD/DVD Viewing Settings BD/DVD MenuAudio SubtitleParental Control Region Code PasswordDVD Parental Control Photo Settings Hybrid Disc Playback LayerBD Internet Connection Slideshow SpeedSystem Settings Network Settings Software Update NotificationInternet Settings System InformationTo enter characters Available buttons Buttons DetailsResetting Select Easy Setup, and pressSelect Start using /,, and press Enter Select Resetting, and press EnterAdditional Information Troubleshooting PowerDisc PictureSound External memory local storage No sound is output from the Hdmi OUT jackControl for Hdmi function does not work Bravia Sync External memory is not recognizedOperation Remote does not functionDisc does not start playing from the beginning Some functions such as Stop or Search cannot be performedSelf-Diagnosis Function When an error code appears in the front panel displayError code Corrective action Blu-ray Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used CharacteristicsPlayable Discs Discs that cannot be played Region code BD-ROM/DVD Video onlyThis player can play Avchd format discs What is the Avchd format?About playback of discs recorded in Avchd format Unselectable Video Output ResolutionWhen Output Video Format is set to Video Audio Output Signals and Player Settings Audio Settings setup tableHD Audio*2 Lpcm 7.1chSpecifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsLanguage Code List Parental Control/Area CodeFor details, see Code LanguageUse and End User License Agreement Indemnification Changes to ServiceConfidentiality Software License Information General ProvisionsPackage List PreambleAdditional Information No Warranty How to Apply These Terms to Your New ProgramsPreamble Page How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries Original SSLeay Original SSLeay LicenseOpenSSL FreeType BSD LicenseAbout MPEG-4 AVC and VC-1 Curl licenseGlossary DTS-HD Master Audio LTH Low to HighPhotoTV HD Pop-up menuIndex Numerics

BDP-S360 specifications

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