Sony BDP-S360 operating instructions BD Audio Setting, Audio ATT, Dolby Digital, 48kHz/96kHz PCM

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BD Audio Setting

Selects whether to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that contains such audio.

Mix

Outputs the audio obtained

 

by mixing the interactive

 

audio and secondary audio

 

to the primary audio.

 

 

Direct

Outputs the primary audio

 

only.

 

 

b

PCM 96 kHz and PCM 192 kHz audio signals are output as PCM 48 kHz audio signals when “BD Audio Setting” is set to “Mix.”

Audio ATT

Lowers the audio output level to prevent sound distortion.

On

Enables Audio Attenuation.

 

 

Off

Disables Audio Attenuation.

 

 

b

“Audio ATT” does not affect the output from the HDMI OUT jack and the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.

Dolby Digital

Selects the audio signals output when playing Dolby Digital discs.

This setting affects the output from the

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jack.

Downmix

Converts to output Linear

PCM

PCM signals. Select this

 

when connecting an audio

 

device without a built-in

 

Dolby Digital decoder.

 

 

Dolby Digital

Select this when connecting

 

an audio device with a built-

 

in Dolby Digital decoder.

 

 

DTS

Selects the audio signals output when playing DTS discs. This setting affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) jack.

Downmix

Converts to output Linear

PCM

PCM signals. Select this

 

when connecting to an audio

 

device without a built-in

 

DTS decoder.

 

 

DTS

Select this when connecting

 

to an audio device with a

 

built-in DTS decoder.

 

 

48kHz/96kHz PCM

Selects the maximum sampling frequency for the PCM signals output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.

48kHz/16bit

Outputs audio signals of

 

96 kHz sampling as 48 kHz/

 

16 bit.

 

 

96kHz/24bit

Outputs audio signals of

 

96 kHz sampling as 96 kHz/

 

24 bit. However, the signals

 

will be output as 48 kHz/

 

16 bit if the source is copy-

 

protected.

 

 

b

•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.

•“48kHz/96kHz PCM” is not effective when “Audio Output Priority” is set to “HDMI” or “Stereo Analog.”

Settings and Adjustments

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Contents Sony Corporation Operating InstructionsOwner’s Record PrecautionsOn safety PrecautionsOn placement On power sourcesOn cleaning On adjusting volumeOn cleaning discs, disc/ lens cleaners On replacement of partsAbout this manual Table of Contents Additional Information Remote Guide to Parts ControlsTOP Menu Color buttons RED/GREENPOP UP/MENU Options page 32Front panel Disc tray Blu-ray Disc indicatorFront panel display Remote sensor Play, x stop Open/closeFront panel display Network connection indicatorHdmi EXTVentilation fan is inside the player Rear panelHookups Settings Hookups and SettingsHooking Up the Player Jack type Video resolution Hookup Connecting to Your TVAbout video/HDMI OUT jacks To connect to a TV with DVI inputAbout indicators for Hdmi connection Connecting to an Hdmi jackAbout the Bravia Sync features for Hdmi connections only To prepare for the Bravia Sync featuresLanguage Follow Connecting to component video jacks Y, PB, PR Connecting to audio/video jacks About audio/HDMI OUT jacks See Connecting to audio L/R jacksJack type Hookup CoaxialSet BD Audio Setting to Direct in the Audio Settings setup Settings Connecting to digital jacks OPTICAL/COAXIALConnecting to audio L/R jacks To remove the external memory Inserting the External MemoryTo update the player’s software using the network Connecting to the NetworkTo enjoy the BD-LIVE function About LAN cablesWhen connecting via a wireless LAN router Connecting the AC Power CordControlling TVs with the remote Preparing the RemoteAvailable buttons To control other TVs with the remoteWhen turned on for the first time Easy SetupCode numbers of controllable TVs Turn on the TV Press /1 to turn on the playerInitial settings message appears When you select Hdmi in stepWhen you select Component Video in step Set Quick Start Mode to On or Off, and press Enter When you select Video in stepSelect Finish, and press Enter For details about Quick Start Mode, seePress Z on the player to close the disc tray Playing BDs/DVDsTo pause playback To stop playbackControl LockEnjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE Using the BD’s or DVD’s menuSelect a search method using M/m, and press Enter Press Options during playback or in pause modeSearching for a Title/Chapter Press EnterTo adjust the picture Adjusting pictures and sound for videosDisplaying the playing time and play information Press DisplayInsert a music CD To adjust the audio characteristicsPress N Play To select a music CD trackVarious music playback operations Select a file or folder using M/m, and press Enter Press Home Select Photo using Select , and press EnterPlaying Photo Files Available Options during playbackTo view best quality images Press Home Select Setup using Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings DisplaysSettings and Adjustments Set the optionsSetting list Network UpdateSelect Network Update using M/m, and press Enter Select OK using /,, and pressTo update the software using an update disc Video SettingsTV Type Screen FormatCinema Conversion Mode DVD Aspect Ratio Output Video FormatTV Connection Method YCbCr/RGB Hdmi BD-ROM 1080/24p OutputAudio Settings Audio ATT BD Audio SettingDolby Digital 48kHz/96kHz PCMDownmix Audio DRCBD/DVD Menu BD/DVD Viewing SettingsAudio SubtitlePassword DVD Parental ControlParental Control Region Code Hybrid Disc Playback Layer Photo SettingsBD Internet Connection Slideshow SpeedSystem Settings Software Update Notification Network SettingsInternet Settings System InformationAvailable buttons Buttons Details To enter charactersSelect Easy Setup, and press ResettingSelect Start using /,, and press Enter Select Resetting, and press EnterPower Additional Information TroubleshootingDisc PictureSound No sound is output from the Hdmi OUT jack External memory local storageControl for Hdmi function does not work Bravia Sync External memory is not recognizedRemote does not function OperationDisc does not start playing from the beginning Some functions such as Stop or Search cannot be performedWhen an error code appears in the front panel display Error code Corrective actionSelf-Diagnosis Function Type Disc Logo Icon used Characteristics Playable DiscsBlu-ray Disc Region code BD-ROM/DVD Video only Discs that cannot be playedWhat is the Avchd format? About playback of discs recorded in Avchd formatThis player can play Avchd format discs Video Output Resolution When Output Video Format is set to VideoUnselectable Audio Settings setup table Audio Output Signals and Player SettingsHD Audio*2 Lpcm 7.1chSupplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsParental Control/Area Code Language Code ListFor details, see Code LanguageUse and End User License Agreement Changes to Service ConfidentialityIndemnification General Provisions Software License InformationPackage List PreambleAdditional Information How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs No WarrantyPreamble Page How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries Original SSLeay License OpenSSLOriginal SSLeay BSD License FreeTypeCurl license About MPEG-4 AVC and VC-1Glossary LTH Low to High DTS-HD Master AudioPhotoTV HD Pop-up menuNumerics Index

BDP-S360 specifications

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