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3-214-290- 11(1)
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3-214-290- 1 1 (1)
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©2007 Sony Corporation
Actual total number: PANTONE 2925C Sony BDP-S300/301(US) 3-214-290- 11 (1)
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Note WARNING Notes About the This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are Discs designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause To reduce the risk of fire or electric � To keep the
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On operation � If the player is brought directly from a Important Safety Precautions cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may Instructions condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, 1) Read these instructions. remove the disc and leave the player On safety 2) Keep these instructions. turned on for about half an hour until � To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not 3) Heed all warnings. the
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Adjusting the Pictures ......................................28 Fine-tuning the picture to your preference .........28 Table of Contents Locking a Disc ....................................................29 Setting/changing the password ..........................29 Setting the Parental Control for DVD VIDEOs ...30 Setting the Parental Control for BD-ROMs ........30 WARNING ...............................................................2 Watching Movie Files Notes About the Discs ................
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About this manual This Player Can Play the Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. Following Discs and Files You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The meanings of the icons used in this manual are described below: Disc Format Icon Meaning Blu-ray Disc Functions available for BD-ROMs BD including DL discs. Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD DVD VIDEO DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/D
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Examples of discs that the player About playback of discs recorded in cannot play AVCHD format The player cannot play the following discs: This player can play AVCHD format discs. � BD-REs/BD-Rs. TM � BDs with cartridge. � DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs of VR mode. � DVD-RAMs. � HD DVDs. What is the AVCHD format? � DVD Audio discs. The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera � DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music CD format). format used to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high � CD-R
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BD/DVD region code Main Features Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play BD-ROM/DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. ALL DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this player. Experience the high definition (HD) quality audio/video output and the library function of this Blu-ray Disc Player. Depending on the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO, there may be no region code indication, even though playing
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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-
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Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: Getting Started � Video cord (phono plug × 1) (1) � Stereo audio cord (phono plug × 2) (1) Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the � HDMI cord (1) settings of the player. (supplied with BDP-S301 only) For jack and button names, see “Index to � Power cord (1) � Remote commander (remote) (1) Parts and Controls” (page 58). � Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Notes � Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. � Refer to
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B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Step 2: Connecting the Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy Video Cords/HDMI Cord high quality images. Blu-ray Disc player COMPONENT Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector or AV VIDEO OUT VIDEO AUDIO 5.1CH OUTPUT OUT Y OUT FRONT REAR CENTER VIDEO DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL AC IN COAXIAL OPTICAL L L PB amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns HDMI PR R R OUT S VIDEO WOOFER A through D, ac
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Getting Started About indicators for HDMI connection D Connecting to an HDMI input jack After the player is turned on, the HD indicator on the front panel lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals. The Use an HDMI cord to enjoy high quality digital pictures and HDMI indicator lights up when an HDMI device is connected. sound through the HDMI OUT jack. You will enjoy higher quality pictures from 480p/1080i, or 1080p (highest among the Notes player output), if your TV, projecto
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Notes about the HDMI OUT jack � When you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) Step 3: Connecting the using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: – Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to a TV with the HDMI Audio Cords cord. – Connect the player to the TV with a video cord other than an HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or video Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read cord). the instructions for the components you wish to c
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Getting Started B A Connecting to your TV Connecting to a stereo amplifier This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. (receiver) and 2 speakers If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L and R, use B-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use B-2 . Blu-ray Disc player Blu-ray Disc player COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 5.1CH OUTPUT AUDIO 5.1CH OUTPUT OUT Y OUT Y OUT FRONT REAR CENTER OUT FRONT REAR CENTER VIDEO
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C D-1 Connecting to an AV amplifier Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro (receiver) with 5.1ch input jacks and 6 Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use jacks, use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input . D-1 jack, use C-2 . You can enjoy surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (D
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Getting Started D-2 D-3 Connecting to an AV amplifier Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack and (receiver) with an HDMI input jack and 6 speakers 8 speakers If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function If your AV amplifier (receiver) accepts 8ch Linear PCM input on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using with an HDMI connection, you can enjoy the surround sound . You can enjoy a more realistic audio presence. using . D-2
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Step 4: Connecting the Step 5: Preparing the Power Cord Remote After all of the other connections are complete, connect the You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the player. Then Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet. batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player (page
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Getting Started To control other TVs with the remote If you want to control your TV with the You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of non- Sony TVs as well. supplied remote If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code. You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. 1 While holding down TV [/1, press the number OPEN/ TV CLOSE buttons to select your TV manufacturer’s code (see the ta
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e Select “Start,” and press ENTER to start “Easy Setup.” Step 6: Easy Setup Easy Setup Before using, make some simple settings for the BD player. Start Cancel Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings. adjustments for using the player. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your player. Use to select then press ENTER. Make the settings below in the following order. Conf
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Getting Started g Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV, and press ENTER. Step 7: Additional Adjustments Easy Setup TV Type 16:9 4:3 The following settings and adjustments are necessary when your connection applies. Select the screen aspect ratio to match your TV. For video connection Confirm SYSTEM MENU Exit ◆When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Pattern C –page 10) ◆ If you have a wide screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV � Select the video output resolution for your TV by pressing
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Playing a Disc Basic BD DVD CD Operations OPEN/ TV CLOSE Z \/1 Most of the BD playback operations are DIMMER DISPLAY TV/VIDEO common to DVD. This section covers BD/ 123 DVD/CD playback in general, together with Number buttons 456 the basic operation of the player. 78 9 VIDEO FORMAT CLEAR For browsing recorded files on DATA 0 DVDs*, a separate library function is AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW Color buttons available. See also page 32 for movie, 36 for SYSTEM TOP MENU MENU music, 40
