Sony BDP-S301, BDP-S300 8

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) digital interface

When connected to an HDMI-equipped display device using a single HDMI cord, the player can output both SD to HD video and multi-channel audio signals, in digital form without degradation.

The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.

Library function for recorded files (For JPEG image, MP3 audio, MPEG-2 PS movie files only)

With DATA DVDs created on other DVD devices, three separate movie/music/photo Title List-browsers allow for easy sorting, searching and playback including a slideshow.

Contents

3-214-290-11(1) ©2007 Sony Corporation The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop Refer servicing to qualified personnel only This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure CAUTION Note •To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface •After playing, store the disc in its case •Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out Important Safety • If the player is brought directly from a a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player WARNING Notes About the Discs Important Safety Instructions Precautions Table of Contents This Player Can Play the Following Discs and Files Examples of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: •BD-REs/BD-Rs •BDs with cartridge •DVD-RWs/DVD-Rsof VR mode BD/DVD region code Note on playback operations of BDs/ DVDs Copyrights Esmertec and Jbed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Esmertec AG © 2000-2007Esmertec AG Page Getting Started • Step 1: Unpacking Step 1: Unpacking •Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords HDMI Cord Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord DConnecting to an HDMI input jack •Be sure to use only an HDMI cord that bears the HDMI logo •One-TouchPlay (page 21) •System Power-Off • Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the player Connection Your setup Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers • Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1ch input jacks and 6 speakers AConnecting to your TV If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use. If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use zHint Page Page Remove the batteries from the remote If you want to control your TV with the supplied remote By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off aTurn on the TV bPress [/1 to turn on the player The player turns on after a moment (page 52) dSelect the OSD language you want to display, and press ENTER gSelect the aspect ratio that matches your TV, and press ENTER ◆If you have a wide screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide screen mode Select “16:9” (page 45) ◆If you have a 4:3 standard TV Select “4:3” (page 45) Basic Operations • Playing a Disc Playing a Disc • Guide to Displays ePress Z to close the disc tray Wait a short while until the disc type appears on the front panel display fPress H to start playback For more information about the remote’s operations, see page gWhen you finish playing, press Z to open the disc tray BD DVD DATA DVDCD aPress SYSTEM MENU to turn on the above “System Menu.” The player’s start menu appears, with entries to all of the functions bSelect an item, and press ENTER RETURN Entering characters aSelect the character you want to enter, and press ENTER bRepeat step 1 to complete the entry cSelect “DONE,” and press ENTER to close the on-screenkeyboard (page 20) TV &/1 (page 17) &/1 (page 18) BDIMMER (page 59) DISPLAY (page 26) (page 22) RETURN (page 20, 22) </M/m/, (page 20, 22) (page 20, 22) MUTING (page 17) Searching using the remote BD DVD DATA DVD 2 Press ENTER to start playback 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “Time Search” appears 2 Enter the time code using the number buttons aPress SYSTEM MENU during playback bSelect “A/V Control,” and press ENTER cSelect “Audio Control,” and press ENTER to turn on the above display dWhile “Audio DRC” is highlighted, select from “Max” to “Off” by pressing ePress ENTER Fine-tuningthe picture to your preference Select from “Memory 1” to “Memory 3” in step 4 of “ Adjusting the Pictures (page 28) bSelect “Detailed Settings,” and press ENTER to turn on the above display Setting/changing the password a Press SYSTEM MENU b Select “Setup,” and press ENTER dSelect “Change Password (Set Password),” and press ENTER eSelect “Next Screen,” and press ENTER to turn on the password display Setting the Parental Control for DVD VIDEOs Setting the Parental Control for BD- ROMs aPress SYSTEM MENU bSelect “Setup,” and press ENTER dSelect “DVD Parental Control,” and press Page Watching Movie Files • Viewing All Titles Viewing All Titles • Browsing by Genre, Quicklist, or Folder • Searching for a Title Playing a title After step 3 of “ Viewing All Titles ASelect “Play from Beginning,” and press ENTER 1Detailed information dPress < to turn on the Browse menu eSelect “Browse,” and press ENTER gSelect the genre/Quicklist/folder you want to view, and press ENTER eSelect “Search,” and press ENTER to turn on the above display fEnter the title name using the on-screenkeyboard (see page 23) eSelect “Add to Quicklist” from the “Options” menu, and press ENTER fRepeat step 4 and 5 to select all the desired titles The “Quicklist” can contain up to 25 titles gPress < to turn on the Browse menu hSelect “Browse,” and press ENTER Listening to Music Files • Viewing All Artists Viewing All Artists •Browsing by Artist, Album, Genre, Quicklist Playing a track Viewing All Artists To list all tracks, press < and select “All Songs” from the Browse menu bSelect the track you want to play, and press ENTER or H Play Song Browsing by Artist, Album, Genre, Quicklist, or Folder Play your favorite tracks in the order you like by making your own “Quicklist.” gSelect “Add to Quicklist” from the “Options” menu, and press ENTER hRepeat step 6 and 7 to select all the desired tracks The “Quicklist” can contain up to 25 tracks iPress < to turn on the Browse menu jSelect “Browse,” and press ENTER Viewing Photo Files • Viewing All Folders Viewing All Folders • Browsing by Date, Quicklist, or Folder • Searching for a Photo Playing a slideshow After step 3 of “ Viewing All Folders Browse menu cSelect “Slideshow,” and press ENTER gSelect the date/Quicklist/folder you want to view, and press ENTER You can select a file and start slideshow by using “Options” menu (press ,) eSelect “All Photos,” and press ENTER Move the highlight to the leftmost row, and press hEnter the file name using the on-screenkeyboard (see page 23) Programming a Slideshow Playback (Quicklist) • Using the Setup Displays Using the Setup Displays • Video Setup Video Setup • Audio Setup Audio Setup TV Type 4:3 – 4:3 screen TV – Select your TV type 16:9 Settings Connecting HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO/S VIDEO Downmix PCM or OPTICAL) jack without a built-inDolby Digital decoder DTS Downmix Stereo Jacks AUDIO OUT L/R jacks*1 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL HDMI OUT jack*3 settings OSD English – Displays the menus and messages in English displays Français Change Password (Set Password) DVD Parental Control Change Level level exceeds the limit you set. The default setting is “Off.” DVD Country Code Audio Output Mode 2 Channel – For analog connection R) jacks 5.1 Channel On Screen Display Auto Power Off Easy Setup Start HDMI Control aWhen the power is on, hold down x on the front panel, and press @/1 The player turns off, and all of the settings return to their factory defaults Settings Initial the Changing Additional Information • Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Self-DiagnosisFunction Sound ,The connecting cord is damaged The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 12) ,The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set The disc tray does not open and “LOCK” appears on the front panel display ,Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility ,Turn on the player See also “ ” or “ Error code Cause and/or corrective action EA (20) Front panel display Rear panel ◆Preamble ◆NO WARRANTY ◆END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS ◆How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs Page Page New Libraries ◆OpenSSL ◆Original SSLeay Page AVCHD (page 6) BD-ROM (page 5) (page 5) Chapter (page 25) (page 48) DVD-R (page 5) DVD-RW (page 5) DVD+R (page 5) DVD+RW (page 5) Title (page 26) Language (abbr.) 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