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4-267-227-12(1)
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-S780
© 2011 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Equipment (Applicable in the European The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified Union and other European countries service shop. with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging Batteries or batteries installed a
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In case of products that for safety, performance or data � Do not place the player in a place where medical integrity reasons require a permanent connection with equipment is in use. It may cause a malfunction of an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced medical instruments. by qualified service staff only. � If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand consult your physician or the manufacturer of over the produ
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On replacement of parts In the events that this player is repaired, repaired IMPORTANT NOTICE parts may be collected for reuse or recycling Caution: This player is capable of holding a purposes. still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack the still video image or on-screen display Observe the following as improper handling may image displayed on your TV for an extended damage the HDMI OUT jack and th
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Step 2: Easy Setup
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Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel z The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A Disc tray F x (stop) B Power indicator G N (play) Lights up in white when the player is H Z (open/close) turned on. I [/1 (on/standby) C Remote sensor Turns on the player, or sets to standby D Front panel display mode. N, X: Lights up during playback or To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) pause. : Lights up when enabling the repeat You can lock the disc tray
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Rear panel A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks F DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack G LAN (100) terminal C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks D Ventilation holes I HDMI OUT jack E (USB) jack 8
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A Z (open/close) Remote Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- t (TV input select) The available functions of the remote differ Switches between TV and other input depending on the disc or the situation. sources. -TV- [/1 (TV on/standby) Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode. [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. B Number buttons (0 - 9) Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the TV volume. 3D (page 19) Converts 2D content into simulated 3D con
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HOME Home menu display Enters the player’s home menu. Displays the wallpaper when pressed on the category icon of the home menu. The home menu appears when you press HOME. Select a category using (previous/next) Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. / (replay/advance)
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Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player Do not connect the mains lead until you have made all the connections. For supplied accessories, see “Supplied accessories” (page 34). Connecting to your TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. High quality HDMI cable (not supplied) *1 Audio/video cable *2 Component video cable (not supplied) *1 Audio/video ca
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b Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television. Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver) Select one of the following connection methods 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). HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) t Set “BD Audio MIX Se
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Hookups and Settings *2 Step 2: Easy Setup When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts “Easy Setup.” *3 See “Supplied accessories” (page 34). 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. to mains 3 Press [/1 to turn on the player. 4 Turn on the TV, then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the playe
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To set the network settings Select “Network Settings,” “Internet Connecting to the Settings,” then “USB Wireless Setup” (page 29), and follow the on-screen Network instructions to complete the setup. Wired Setup Wireless Setup Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) Use the wireless LAN that is built into the terminal on the player. player. LAN cable (not supplied) LAN cable (not supplied) Broadband ADSL modem/ Internet router Cable modem Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet router Cable
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Playback 3 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE. Playback The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable discs” z (page 34). To delete data in the USB memory, select “Erase BD Data” in the (Video), and press ENTER. 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so All data stored in the buda folder will be erased. that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. Enjoying Blu
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Displaying the play information Playing from a USB You can check the playback information, Device etc., by pressing DISPLAY. The displayed information differs depending You can play video/music/photo files on the on the disc type and player status. connected USB device. For playable USB devices, see “Playable Example: when playing a BD-ROM types of files” (page 35). 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB device before
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Playback C Network condition indicates the signal strength for Playing via a Network wireless connection. indicates the wired connection. Streaming BRAVIA Internet D Network transmission speed Video E The next video file name Serves as a gateway delivering the selected F The currently selected video file name Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. Playing files on a Home z Network (DLNA) Some Internet content requires registration via a PC befor
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To control the player using another 3 Select “Start Party” from the options product (Renderer) menu. When you play files from a DLNA Server on the player, you can use a DLNA Controller- compatible product (a phone, etc.) to control To join in a PARTY (for the PARTY guest playback. only) Select (Party) in (Music), then select the PARTY host device icon. To close the PARTY Server Press HOME. Renderer z The sale and lineup of products that are compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function dif
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Playback 4 Select (Video Search) or (Music Search) using M/m, and Available Options press ENTER. The content information is displayed. Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The Example: List of the selected cast’s available items differ depending on the works situation. Common options Item Details Repeat Sets the repeat mode. Setting 3D Menu � Simulated 3D: Adjusts the simulated 3D effect. � 3D Depth Adjustment: A Content details Adjusts the depth o
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(Music) only Item Details Video Settings � Picture Quality Mode: Item Details Selects the picture settings. Add Registers music files in the “Auto,” “Custom1,” and Slideshow USB memory as slideshow “Custom2” are available BGM background music (BGM). only for HDMI connections. Start Party Starts a PARTY with the � Texture Remaster: Adjusts selected source. the sharpness and detail of This item may not appear the edges. depending on the source. � Super Resolution: Leave Party Leaves from
