Sony BDP-S270 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-S270
4-169-137-13(1)
Printed in Malaysia
© 2010 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-169-137-13(1) The software of this player may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S270 4-169-137-13(1) Printed in Malaysia © 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Warning

    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. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
  • Page 3 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.______________ Serial No.______________ For customers in the USA If this product is not working properly, please call 1-866-909- 7669.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/ lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the label before playing. • Do not use the following discs. –...
  • Page 5 Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. ,continued...
  • Page 6: Important Safety

    Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Precautions .
  • Page 8: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A Disc tray B Power indicator Lights up in white when the player is turned on. C Remote sensor D Front panel display N, X: Lights up during playback or...
  • Page 9: Top Menu

    Adjusts the TV volume. THEATER (page 32) Switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically. The THEATER button functions only when connected to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Mode- compatible TV. AUDIO (page 24)
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Hookups And Settings

    Hookups and Settings Step 1: Preparing the Player Checking the supplied accessories Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Preparing the remote Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery...
  • Page 12: Step 2: Connecting The Player

    Step 2: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections. Connecting to your TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. Do not connect the player through a VCR.
  • Page 13 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 23). HDMI cable (not supplied) t Set “BD Audio MIX Setting”...
  • Page 14: Step 3: Easy Setup

    Step 3: Easy Setup When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts “Easy Setup”. Plug the player into the AC outlet. to AC outlet Press [/1 to turn on the player. Turn on the TV, then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV...
  • Page 15 To set the network settings Select “Network Settings,” “Internet Settings,” then “USB Wireless Setup” (page 26), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 16: Playback

    Playback Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable discs” (page 30). Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing side facing down Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
  • Page 17: Playing From A Usb Device

    Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE. The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. To delete data in the USB memory, select “Erase BD Data” in the (Video), and press ENTER. All data stored in the buda/budb folder will be erased.
  • Page 18: Playing Via A Network

    Playing via a Network Streaming BRAVIA Internet Video Serves as a gateway delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. Connect the player to a network (page 14). Select (Video), (Photo) on the home menu using...
  • Page 19 (Photo) only Items Details Slideshow Changes the slideshow Speed speed. Slideshow Plays a slideshow. Rotate Left Rotates the photo counterclockwise by 90 degrees. Rotate Right Rotates the photo clockwise by 90 degrees.
  • Page 20: Settings And Adjustments

    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. Select (Setup) on the home menu using
  • Page 21: Network Update

    • We recommend the network update every 2 months or so. • For information about update functions, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Screen Settings TV Type 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
  • Page 22 Cinema Conversion Mode 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 material will always be selected regardless of the material.
  • Page 23: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings Audio (HDMI) Auto Normally select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device. Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack. BD Audio MIX Setting Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the interactive and secondary audio to the primary audio.
  • Page 24: Bd/Dvd Viewing Settings

    BD/DVD Viewing Settings BD/DVD Menu Selects the default menu language for BD- ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. When you select “Select Language Code,” the display for entering the language code appears. Enter the code for your language by referring to “Language code list” (page 34). Audio Selects the default track language for BD- ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
  • Page 25: System Settings

    System Settings Selects your language for the player on- screen displays. Dimmer Bright Bright lighting. Dark Low lighting. Turns off the lighting during playback. Low lighting other than during playback. Control for HDMI Allows you to use the “Control for HDMI” function (page 32).
  • Page 26: Network Settings

    Setup USB Wireless LAN Adapter. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/ bluraysupport/ Network Connection Diagnostics You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly. Easy Setup Re-runs the “Easy Setup”...
  • Page 27: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 12).
  • Page 28: Usb Device

    Sound There is no sound or the sound is not output correctly. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 12). , Switch the input selector on your AV amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals of the player are output from your AV amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 29: Network Connection

    10 seconds until the player turns off. “Exxxxx” or “FAN ERR” appears on the front panel display. , When “Exxxxx” appears, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code. Keep When ,continued...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    , When “FAN ERR” appears, try the following: 1Check that the ventilation holes on the rear of the player are not blocked. 2Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player. The player does not respond to any button. , Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 4).
  • Page 31: Playable Types Of Files

    Discs that cannot be played • BDs with cartridge • DVD-RAMs • HD DVDs • DVD Audio discs • PHOTO CDs • Data part of CD-Extras • VCDs/Super VCDs • Audio material side on DualDiscs • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).
  • Page 32: About Wireless Lan Security

    TV or components. • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for HDMI” setting of the player automatically switches to “On”...
  • Page 33: Copyrights And Trademarks

    “BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
  • Page 34: Language Code List

    Language code list For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” (page 24). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Parental control/area code For details, see “Parental Control Area Code” (page 24). Number, Area (Code) 2044, Argentina (ar) 2047, Australia (au) 2046, Austria (at) 2057, Belgium (be)
  • Page 35: Index

    Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays. AUDIO 9 “Audio Settings” 23 Batteries 11 “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” 24 BD-LIVE 16 BD-R 30 BD-RE 30 Bitstream 28 Blu-ray Disc 30 BONUSVIEW 16 BRAVIA Internet Video BRAVIA Sync 29 CD 30 Child Lock 8 Color buttons 9 Connecting...

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