Sony BDP-S495 manual

BDP-S495 4-410-142- E1 (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[...]

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 AC power cord (mains lead) m ust be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries install ed apparatus shal l not be expo[...]

3 For customers in Ukraine Уповноважений представник в Україні: ТОВ «Соні Україна» вул. Спаська 30, Київ, 04070, Україна Обладнання відповідає вимогам: - Технічного регламенту з електромагнітної су місності [...]

4 On power sources • The play er is not discon nected from the AC power sour ce (mains) as lon g as it is connected to the wa ll outlet, even if the player itself has been turned of f. • Disconnect the player from the wall outle t if you are not go ing to use the play er for a long time. To discon nect the AC power cord (mains lea d), grasp the[...]

5 before allo wing young childre n to watch 3D video image s. Adults shoul d supervise you ng children to ensure the y follow the re commendations listed abov e. If you have any ques tions or problems concerni ng your player , please consult yo ur nearest So ny dealer. Copy Protection Please be ad vised of the adva nced content protectio n systems [...]

6 • Windows Medi a is either a regist ered trademark or trademark of Micr osoft Corporation in the United Sta tes and/or other count ries. This produc t contains techno logy subject to certain inte llectual property rights of Microsoft. Us e or distribution of this technology outside of this pr oduct is prohibited w ithout the appropriat e licens[...]

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

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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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

13 Getting Started Step 2: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord (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. b Do not conne ct the player th rough a VCR. Video sign al[...]

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 29). Connecting to yo ur AV amplifier (receiver) t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting ] (page 29). High Speed HDMI Cabl e (not supplied) High Speed HDMI Ca[...]

15 Getting Started *1 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. *2 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; 7,272, 567 & other U.S. and wo rldwide patents is [...]

16 Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection If you are not going to con nect the player to a network, proceed to “Step 4: Easy Setup” (p age 17). Use a LAN cable to con nect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player. z Using a shiel ded interface cable (LAN cable), straight or crossing, is reco mmended. Turn off the player, then connect the USB W[...]

17 Getting Started 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 compartment. 2 Plug the player into the mains. 3 Press [ / 1 to tu rn on the player. 4 Turn on the TV and set th e input selector on your TV. This w ill show the signal from the player on your TV[...]

18 Playback Playing a Disc For playable discs, see page 38. 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV scre en. 2 Press Z , and place a disc on th e disc tray. 3 Press Z to close the disc tray. Playback starts. If playback does not sta rt automatically, select in the [Video], [Music], or [Photo] cat[...]

19 Playback 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 your 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 28). 2 Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc. The operatio[...]

20 Playing from a USB Device For “Playable type s of files”, see page 39. 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player (page 9). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB device before connecting. 2 Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] on the home menu using < / , . 3 Select [USB device] using M / m , and press ENTER. En[...]

21 Playback To set the player to karaoke mode without connecting a microphone Press OPTIONS, select [KARAOKE Mode], and select [On]. z • The Control Me nu does not appear when there is no inserted disc o r connected USB device. • Press AUDIO on the re mote to select the soundtrack . To cancel [KARAOKE Mode] Disconnect the microphone, or set [KA[...]

22 Playing via a Network Sony Entertainment Network serves as a gateway, delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment strai ght to your player. z • Some Intern et content requir es registration via a PC be fore it can be play ed. • Some Int ernet content may n ot be availab le in some regions/ countries. 1 C[...]

23 Playback A DLNA-compatible product can play video/music/photo files stored on another DLNA-compatible product via a networ k. 1 Prepare to use DLNA. • Connect the player to a network (page 16). • Prepare the other necessary DLNA-compatible products. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the product. To play a file from a DLNA server [...]

24 To use the player as PARTY host Select a track in [Music], then select [Start PARTY] from the options menu to start a PARTY. To use the player as PARTY guest Select [PARTY] in [Music], then select the PARTY host product icon. b The sale an d product lineup of products that are compatibl e with the PARTY STREAMING functi on differ dependi ng on t[...]

25 Playback [Music] only x [A dd Slideshow BGM]: Registers music files in the USB memory as slideshow background music (BGM). x [Start PAR TY]: Starts a PARTY with the selected source. This item may not appear depending on the source. x [L eave PARTY]: Leaves from a PARTY which the player is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function continues [...]

26 Internet Browsing Websites You can connect to the Internet and enjoy websites. 1 Prepare the Internet Browser. Connect the player to a network (page 16). 2 Select [Network] on the home menu using < / , . 3 Select [Internet Browser] using M / m , and press ENTER. z This browser does not support s ome websites functions, and some website s may [...]

27 Internet Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ dependin g on the situation. x [B rowser 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 whe[...]

28 Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select [Setup] on the home menu when you need to change the settings 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 update the player’s soft[...]

29 Settings and Adjustments x [Out put Video Format] [HDMI] : Normally select [Auto]. Select [Original Resoluti on] to output the resolution recorded on the disc. When the resolution is lower than the SD resolution, it is scaled up to the SD resolution. [ Video] : Automatically sets the lowest resolution. x [BD-ROM 24p Output] [Auto] : Outputs 1920[...]

30 [Bitstream] : Select this when connecting an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. x [DTS Neo: 6] [Cinema]/[Musi c]: Outputs the simulated multi-channel sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI OUT jack according to the capability of the connected device using DTS Neo:6 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Music mode. [Off] : Outputs the so[...]

31 Settings and Adjustments [Parental Control Settings] x [Password] Sets or changes the password for the Parental Control f unction. A password allows you to set a restriction on BD- ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If necessary, you can differentiate the restriction levels for BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet videos. x [Parental Co[...]

32 x [HDMI:Linked 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 [Quick Start Mode] [On]: Shortens the startup time when turning on the player. [Off] : Reduces standby power consumption. x [Auto Stand by] [On] : Automatica[...]

33 Settings and Adjustments x [Conn ection Server Settings] Sets whether or not to display the connected server. x [R enderer Set-u p] [Automatic Access Permission] : Sets whether or not to allow au tomatic access from newly detected DLNA controller- compatible product. [Renderer Name]: Displays the player’s name as it is listed on other DLNA pro[...]

34 Additional Information 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 co rrectly. , Check that all the con[...]

35 Additional Information , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jac ks do not accept audio signals). , The device connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format of the player. Check the audio settings (page 29). The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) i[...]

36 The message [A new software version is available. Please go to the “Setup” section of the menu and select “Network update” to perform th e update.] appears on the screen when turning the player on. , See [Network Update] (page 28) to update the player to a newer software version. You cannot start the PARTY STREAMING functio n. , Check th[...]

37 Additional Information The disc tray does not open and “LOCK” or “D ON” appears on the front panel display. , When “LOCK” appears, the player is locked. To cancel th e Child Lock, hold down N on the player until “UNLCK” appears on the front panel display (page 9). , When “D ON” appears, contact your Sony dealer or local autho[...]

38 USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB memory, memory card reader, digital still camera, and digital video camera) General Power requirements: 220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 15 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 mm × 202 mm × 42 mm (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 1.6 kg Operating temperature: 5º C t o 3[...]

39 Additional Information Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) Your player has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs labelled with identical region codes or . Video Music Photo *1 The player does not play coded files suc h as DRM. *2 The player may no t play this file format on a DLNA server. *3 The play[...]

40 • To avoid dat a corruption or d amage to the USB memory or devices, turn off t he player when connec ting or removing t he USB memory or devices. • The player m ay not play high bit rate video files on DATA CDs smooth ly. You are recommended to play such files us ing DATA DVDs or DATA BDs. Since communication via th e wireless LAN function [...]

41 Additional Information While holding down -TV- [ / 1 , enter the TV manufacturer’s code using the number buttons. If more than one cod e number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] (page 30). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F[...]

42 For details, see [Parental Control Area Code] (page 31). 1508 Shona 1509 Somali 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian 1513 Siswati; Swati 1514 Sesotho; Sotho southern 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog 1534 Setswana; Tswana 1535 Tonga; Tonga islands 1538 Turkish 1539 [...]

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4-410-142- E1 (1) © 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: http://support.sony-europe.com/ z To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and ser[...]