Sony BDP-S490 manual

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    BDP-S490/S590 4-410-140- 32 (1) Blu-ra y Disc™ / DV D P l a y e r Operating Instructions Getting Star ted Playbac k Interne t Settings and Adjustments Additional Information[...]

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    2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose thi s apparatus to ra in or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qu alified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries install ed apparatus shal l not be exposed to excessive [...]

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    3 By ensuring these batteries are di sposed of correctly, you will help prevent pot entially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be cau sed by inappropriate waste handli ng of the battery. The recyclin g of the materials wil l help to conserve natural resources . In case of products that for safety, perf[...]

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    4 • Do not pl ace heavy or uns table objects on the player . • Do not pla ce any objects othe r than discs on the disc tra y. Doing so may caus e damage to the player or the object. • Take out any discs from the tray when you move the pl ayer. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged . • Disconne ct the AC power cord (main s lead) and all ot[...]

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    5 (especial ly those under si x years old) is s till under devel opment. Consult you r doctor (such as a pedia trician or eye do ctor) before allowing yo ung children to watch 3D video images. Adults shoul d supervise you ng children to ensure the y follow the re commendations listed abov e. * For customers in European countries http://www.sony-eur[...]

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    6 • This produc t incorporates proprietary technology under license f rom Verance Corporation and is protected by U.S. Pate nt 7,369,677 an d other U.S. and wo rldwide patents iss ued and pending as well as copyright and trade secre t protection for certain asp ects of such techn ology. Cinavia is a tradema rk of Verance Cor poration. Copyright 2[...]

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    7 Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precaut ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 1: Supplied A [...]

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    8 Gracenote ® End User License Agreement This applic ation or device co ntains software from Gracenot e, Inc. of Emeryville, Calif ornia (“Gracenote ”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gra cenote Software ”) enables this applicati on to perform disc and/or file identific ation and obtai n music-relat ed informatio n, including na me, art[...]

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    9 Getting Started Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls z The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference whe n operating the player. A [ / 1 (on/st andby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. B Disc tray C Front panel display D Z (open/cl ose) E N (play) F x (stop) G (USB) jack Connect a USB device to this jack. H[...]

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    10 A LINE OUT (VI DEO) jack B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack C (USB) jack D LAN (100) terminal E HDMI OUT jack F LINE OUT (R -AUDIO-L) jacks G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack Rear panel[...]

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    11 Getting Started The available functions of the remote are different depending on the disc or the situation. z Number 5, AUDIO, 2 +, and N butt ons have a tactile do t. Use the tactile dot as a reference w hen operating the player. A Z (open/close) Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- t (TV input select) Switches between TV and other input sources[...]

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    12 HOME Enters the player’s home menu. Displays the wall paper when pressed on the category icon of the home menu. RETURN Returns to the previous display. < / M / m / , Moves the highlight to select a displayed item. Centre button (ENTER) Enters the selected item. E . / > (previous/next) Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. X[...]

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    13 Getting Started Step 2: Connecting the Player Do not connect the mains lead until you have made all the connections. Select one of the following conn ection me thods according to the input jacks on your TV. Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. *S e e “Step 1: Suppli ed Accessories” (pag e 12) . b Do not conne ct [...]

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    14 Select one of the following connection me thods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B , make the appropriate settings in the [Audio Settings] setup (page 26) . Connecting to yo ur AV amplifier (receiver) t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting ] (page 27). High Speed HDMI Cabl e (not supplied) High Speed HDMI C[...]

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    15 Getting Started *1 See “Step 1: Supp lied Accessor ies” (page 12) . *2 Manufactur ed under license fr om Dolby Laboratori es. Dolby, Pro Lo gic, and the double-D symbol are trademar ks of Dolby Laborato ries. *3 Manufactured under license u nder U.S. Patent Nos : 5,956,674; 5,974 ,380; 6,226,616; 6 ,487,535; 7,212, 872; 7,333,929; 7 ,392,195[...]

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    16 Step 4: Easy Setup 1 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery comp artment. 2 Plug the player into the mains. 3 Press [ / 1 to turn on the player. 4 Turn on the TV and set the input selector on your TV. This will show the signal from the player on your TV screen. 5 Perform[...]

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    17 Playback Playback Playing a Disc For playable discs, see page 35. 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z , and place a disc on the disc tray. 3 Press Z to close the disc tray. Playback starts. If playback does not start automatically, select in the [Video], [Music], or [Phot[...]

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    18 You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with the “Blu-ray 3D” logo*. * 1 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback. • Connect the player to y our 3D- compatible devices using a High Speed HDMI Cable. • Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D] in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 25) . 2 Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc. The operation metho[...]

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    19 Playback 2 Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] on the home menu using < / , . 3 Select [USB device] using M / m , and press ENTER. Playing via a Network Sony Entertainment Network serves as a gateway, delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. z • Some I nternet content require[...]

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    20 To play a file from a DLNA server via this unit (DLNA player) Select the DLNA server icon from [Video], [Music], or [Photo], then choose the file you want to play. To play a file from a DLNA server via another product (Renderer) When you play files from a DLNA Server on this unit, you can use a DLNA Controller-compatible product (a phone, etc.),[...]

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    21 Playback Available Options Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTION S. The availab le items differ depending on the situation . Common options x [R epeat Setting]: Sets the repeat mode. x [3D Menu]: – [Simulated 3D ]: Adjusts the simulated 3D effect. – [3D Depth Adjustment]: Adjusts the depth of 3D image. –[...]

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    22 x [Leave PARTY]: Leaves from a PARTY which the player is participating in. The PART Y STREAMING function continues among other participating products. x [Close PARTY]: Closes a PARTY which the player is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function ends for all other participating products. x [Music Search]: Displays information on the audio CD[...]

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    23 Internet Internet Browsing Websites You can connect to the Internet an d enjoy websites. 1 Prepare the Internet Browser. Connect the player to a network (page 15) . 2 Select [Network] on the home menu using < / , . 3 Select [Internet Browser] using M / m , and press ENTER. z This browse r does not suppor t some websites functions, and some we[...]

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    24 Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. x [Brow ser Setup]: Displays the Internet Browser settings. – [Zoom]: Increases or decreases the size of the displayed contents. – [JavaScript Setup]: Enables or disables JavaScript. – [Cookie Setup]: Sets whether or no[...]

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    25 Settings and Adjustments Settings and A djustments Using the Settings Displays Select [Setup] on the home menu when you need to change the se ttings of the player. The default settings are underlined. 1 Select [Setup] on the home menu using < / , . 2 Select the setup category icon using M / m , and press ENTER. [Network Update] Select [OK] to[...]

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    26 x [Cinema Conversion Mo de] [Auto] : Normally select this. The player automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method. [Video]: The conversion method suited for video-based materi al will always be selected regardless of the material. x [Outp ut Video Format] [HDMI] : Nor[...]

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    27 Settings and Adjustments x [BD Aud io MIX Setting] [On] : Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the interactive and secondary audio to the primary audio. [Off]: Outputs the pr imary audio only. Select this to output HD audio signals to an AV amplifier (receiver). x [Dolby Digital / DTS] [Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select[...]

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    28 x [BD Internet Co nnection] [Allow]: Normally select this. [Do not allow] : Prohib its Internet connection. [Parental Control Settings] x [Password] Sets or changes the password for the Parental Co ntrol function. A passw ord allows you to set a restriction on BD- ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If necessary, you can differentiate[...]

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    29 Settings and Adjustments z For details, re fer to the instruction ma nual supplied with the TV or components. x [HDMI:L inked to TV-off] [On] : Automatically turns off the player and HDMI-compatible components when the connected TV enters standby mode (BRAVIA Sync). [Off]: Turns off the function. x [Quic k Start Mode] [On]: Shortens the startup [...]

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    30 z For further details, visit the fo llowing website and check the FAQ contents: For custome rs in European coun tries http://sup port.sony-europe.c om/ x [Network Connection Diagnostics] Checks for the proper network connection by running the network diagnostics. x [Connec tion Server Settings] Sets whether or not to display the connected server[...]

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    31 Additional Information Additional Informatio n Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. ,[...]

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    32 , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not acc ept audio signals). , The device connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format of the player. Check t he audio settings (page 26) . The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by bitst[...]

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    33 Additional Information You cannot connect your PC to the Internet after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is performed. , The wireless settings of the router may change automatically if you use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup function befor e adjusting the settings of the router. In this case, change the wireless settings of your PC accordingly. You canno[...]

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    34 , When you connect the player to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver), – if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not compatible with the [Control for HDMI] function, you ma y be unable to control the TV from the player. – if you change the HDMI connection, disconnect and reconnect the mains lead, or a power failure occurs, try the following: 1 [...]

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    35 Additional Information The player does not respond to any button. , Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3) . , Hold do wn [ / 1 on the player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns off. If the player still does not respond to any button, disconnect then reconnect the mains lead. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor lase[...]

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    36 *2 BD-RE: Ver.2 .1 BD-R: Ver. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 inc luding organi c pigment type BD-R (LTH type) The BD-Rs r ecorded on a PC ca nnot be played if pos tscripts are recorda ble. *3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it ha s not been correc tly finalised. For more informat ion, refer to the ins truction manual supplied with the record ing device. Discs [...]

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    37 Additional Information Photo *1 The player doe s not play coded file s such as DRM. *2 The player may not play this file fo rmat on a DLNA server. *3 The player can only play stan dard definition video on a DLNA serve r. *4 This play er can play AVCH D Ver.2.0 format. *5 The player pl ays AVCHD format files th at are recorde d on a digital video[...]

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    38 WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) AES is a security technology that uses an advanced security method that is distinct from WEP and TKIP. AES assures a higher security lev el than WEP or TKIP. • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. ?[...]

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    39 Additional Information For details, see [Parental Control Area Code] (page 28) . 1130 Bhutani; Dzongkha 1142 Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian 1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi[...]

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    © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia The software of this player may be updated in the future. For information about any available updates and the latest Operating In structions, please visit the follo wing website: For customers in European countries http://support.sony-europe.com/ For customers in Australia/New Zealand http://www.sony-asi[...]