BDP-S550

Sony® Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Key Features

Full HD 1080p/24p Video Output

4

Upscales your DVDs to near Full HD 1080p resolution via HDMI™

7.1ch Analog Output

Dolby® TrueHD/dts®-HD internal decoding

Dolby® TrueHD/dts®-HD bitstream out via

HDMI™

Slim, elegant design with high-gloss finish

Backlit remote

Ethernet port for Internet connectivity

2

BD-Live w/ 1GB flash drive for local storage

2

Bonus View “picture-in-picture” feature

24p True Cinema capable

4

BRAVIA® Sync for Theatre (HDMI-CEC)

5

Precision Cinema HD Upscale

Key Technologies

Full HD 1080p

1

Full HD 1080p video output provides high-resolution HD image, so you can take full advantage of the superior detail of Blu-ray Disc™ video content.

DVD Upscaling DVD Upscaling via HDMI™ gets the most out of your existing DVD collection by upscaling standard definition video to near HD 1080p resolution .

7.1 channel analog output 7.1 channel analog output provides connectivity to older receivers, making the player compatible with your existing audio system with 7.1 analog inputs.

Dolby® TrueHD internal decoding Dolby® TrueHD internal decoding and bitstream output via HDMI™ for the Dolby TrueHD and dts®-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution Audio) codes delivers studio quality audio designed specifically for high definition entertainment like Blu-ray Disc™ movies, with up to 7.1 channels of surround sound that is virtually indistinguishable from the original studio version.

Design Slim chassis with a gloss black finish fits elegantly with your home theater system and décor, and the included backlit remote helps give you total control of the movie-watching experience.

Ethernet port Ethernet port provides connectivity to a home network with broadband connection so you can download network

BD-Live

2 2

BD-Live technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, moviebased games, and more.

Bonus View Bonus View feature provides “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray Disc™ titles.

24p True Cinema

4

24p True Cinema capable provides a direct connection to 24p video display devices so you can avoid conversions and enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) cinematic picture quality.

BRAVIA® Sync for Theatre

5 5

BRAVIA® Sync for Theatre technology utilizes the industry-standard HDMI™ CEC function to provide one button access and control of the appropriate inputs for your BRAVIA HDTV and HDMI-connected A/V components.

Precision Cinema Precision Cinema HD Upscale circuitry uses high bandwidth digital-to-analog conversion and processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. Additionally, separate algorithms are used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharper backgrounds with moving objects that are nearly free from motion artifacts.

BDP-S550

Features

Video

DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes

DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes

DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes (Video

Mode and VR Mode)

DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes (Video

Mode and VR Mode)

BD-ROM: Yes

BD-R/RE Read Compatibility: Yes (BDMV &

BDAV format)

JPEG Playback: Yes x.v.Color™ Technology: Yes

DVD Playback: Yes

CD (CD-DA): Yes

Audio dts® Output: Yes dts® Decoding: Yes

Dolby® Digital plus Decoding: Yes

Dolby® TrueHD Decoding: Yes

LPCM: Yes (multi channel decoder): Yes

(HDMI™ bitstream out)

Dolby®: Yes & Dolby® TrueHD bitstream out over HDMI™ (V1.3)

Dolby® True HD bitstream output: Yes dts® HD bitstream output: Yes dts®-HD Decoding: Yes

Specifications

Inputs and Outputs

HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):

(Y/Pb/Pr) OUtput(s): 1 (Rear)

S-Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)

Optical Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear)

Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s): 1 (Rear)

Analog Audio Output(s): 2 Channel: 1

(Rear); 7.1 Channel 1 ( Rear)

Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts / 1

Year Labor

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.): 17 x 8 3/4 x 2

3/4" (430 x 220 x 70 mm)

Weight (Approx.): 7 lbs 4 oz (3.3Kg)

UPC Code: 027242737518

1. 1080p playback requires HDMI connector (sold separately) and compatible HDTV with 1080p display capability.

2. Broadband internet connection and home network required. Fees may apply.

3. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. DVD Media/formats are not universally compatible.

4. 24P True Cinema requires 24p-capable HDTV.

5. BRAVIA Sync for Theatre works with select Sony televisions and home theater products, excluding camcorders. Please check your owner’s manual for compatibility.

6. Only when displaying video from x.v.Color™ enabled video sources.

© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo,

BRAVIA, HDNA, and x.v.Color, are trademarks of Sony. XMB and Xross

Media Bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer

Entertainment Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. HDMI, the HDMI logo and

High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licesning LLC. Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of DTS, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com

Sony® Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn

Last Updated: 07/16/2009