Settings and Adjustments. Sony 3-452-775-11(1), BDP-S350
Using the Settings
Displays
Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player.
1
Press HOME.
2
Select
(Setup) using </,.
Settings and
Adjustments
3
Select the setup category icon to
change using M/m, and press ENTER.
For details on setting options and setup
category icons, see “Setting list”
Example: Video Settings
4
Set the options.
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Setting list
You can setup the following options.
Icon Explanation
Updates the software of the player.
Makes the video settings according to the type of connecting jacks.
Makes the audio settings according to the type of connecting jacks.
BD/DVD Viewing Settings
Makes detailed settings for BD/
DVD playback.
Makes the photo-related settings.
Makes the player-related settings.
Makes detailed settings for
Internet and network.
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings.
Resets the player to the factory settings.
Network Update
You can update and improve the functions of the player.
For information about update functions, refer to the following website; http://www.sony.net/
1
Select “Network Update” using M/m,
and press ENTER.
The player connects to the network, and the display asks for confirmation.
2
Select “OK” using </,, and press
ENTER.
The player starts downloading, then updating the software automatically.
When updating finishes, “FINISH” appears for 5 seconds in the front panel display, then the player automatically turns off.
3
Press [/1 to turn on the player.
The player starts up with the updated software.
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• The “VUP */9” counter (“*” indicates update step) in the front panel display also shows progress of the update.
• You can check the current software version by selecting “System Information” in the “System
• The “Setup” settings remain after updating.
• The player informs you of newer software version information when “Software Update
Notification” is set to “On” (default) (page 50).
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• Do not disconnect the mains lead or network cable while downloading or updating software.
• Any operations, including opening the disc tray, are not available while updating.
• Downloading times may differ depending on the server provider or line status.
• When error messages on network connections appear, check the network connections using
“Network Diagnostic” of “Internet Settings” in
the “Network Settings” setup (page 51).
To update the software using an update disc
You can update and improve the functions of the player using an update disc provided by
Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.
1
Insert the update disc.
The display asks for confirmation.
2
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Software update starts.
When updating finishes, “FINISH” appears for 5 seconds in the front panel display, then the disc tray automatically opens.
3
Remove the disc.
The player automatically turns off.
4
Press [/1 to turn the player on.
The player starts up with the updated software.
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• The “VUP */9” counter (“*” indicates update step) in the front panel display also shows progress of the update.
• You can check the current software version by selecting “System Information” in the “System
• The “Setup” settings remain after updating.
• For information about other software update methods, refer to the following website or consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorised Sony
Service facility; http://www.sony.net/ b
• Do not disconnect the mains lead while updating.
• Any operations, including opening the disc tray, are not available while updating.
Video Settings
The default settings are underlined.
TV Type
Selects your TV type.
16:9
4:3
Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV without a wide mode function.
Screen Format
Selects the display configuration for a 4:3 screen picture on a 16:9 wide screen TV.
Original
Fixed Aspect
Ratio
Select this when connecting to a TV with a wide mode function. Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a wide-screen
TV.
Changes the picture size to fit the screen size with the original picture aspect ratio.
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DVD Aspect Ratio
Selects the display configuration for playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen TV (selectable when “TV Type” is set to “4:3” and “Screen Format” is set to “Fixed
Aspect Ratio”).
Letter Box
Pan & Scan
Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and bottom.
Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
Letter Box
Pan & Scan
Cinema Conversion Mode
Sets the video conversion method for 480p/
576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p* signals from the HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
* HDMI only
Auto
Video
Normally select this. The player automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method.
The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material.
Output Video Format
Selects the jack type to output video signals
(“TV Connection Method”) and output resolution (“HDMI Resolution”/“Component
Resolution”).
1
Select “Output Video Format” in “Video
Settings,” and press ENTER.
2
Select the jack type to output video signals using
M/m, and press ENTER.
b
When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time, select “Component Video.”
TV Connection Method
HDMI Outputs signals from the HDMI OUT jack according to the “HDMI
Resolution” setting below.
Component
Video
Video or
S Video
Outputs signals from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks according to the
“Component
Resolution” setting below.
Outputs signals from the LINE OUT VIDEO or S VIDEO jack.
3
(When you select “HDMI” or
“Component Video” only)
Select the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using M/m, and press ENTER.
When you change the video output resolution, a picture is displayed in the selected resolution for about 30 seconds, then the display asks for confirmation.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
The HD indicator lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals.
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• If the picture is distorted or no picture appears, wait for about 30 seconds without pressing any buttons. The display returns to the resolution setting screen.
If the selected video output resolution is incorrect, no picture appears on the screen when you press any button in 30 seconds. In this case, press x on the player for more than
10 seconds to reset the video output resolution to the lowest resolution.
• When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time, video signals may not output from the jacks, other than from the HDMI OUT jack, when
“Auto” or “1080p” is selected.
When connecting other equipment at the same time, press RETURN to return to step
2 and change the “TV Connection Method”
setting.
HDMI Resolution/Component Resolution
Auto (HDMI only)
Normally select this.
The player outputs signals starting from the highest resolution acceptable to the TV:
1080p > 1080i > 720p >
480p > 480i
If the resulting image format is undesirable, try another setting that suits your TV.
480i/576i
480p/576p
720p
Outputs 480i/576i video signals.
Outputs 480p/576p video signals.
Outputs 720p video signals.
1080i
1080p (HDMI only)
Outputs 1080i video signals.
Outputs 1080p video signals.
BD-ROM 1080/24p Output
Sets to output 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals when playing film-based materials on
BD-ROMs (720p/24 Hz or 1080p/24 Hz).
1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals can be output when all of the following conditions are met.
– You connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack,
– “Output Video Format” is set to “HDMI,” and
– “HDMI Resolution” is set to “Auto” or
“1080p.”
The 24P indicator lights up when outputting
1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals.
Auto
On
Off
Outputs 1920 × 1080p/
24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/
24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack.
Outputs 1920 × 1080p/
24 Hz video signals regardless of the connected
TV type.
Select this when your TV is not compatible with 1080/
24p video signals.
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No BD-ROM picture appears when the connected
TV is non-compatible with 1080/24p and “BD-
ROM 1080/24p Output” is set to “On.” In this case, press HOME to display the home menu, and change the “BD-ROM 1080/24p Output” setting.
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YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)
Sets the colour setting for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. Select the setting that matches the connected TV type.
Auto
Automatically detects the type of external device, and switches to the matching colour setting.
YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals.
YCbCr (4:4:4) Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video signals.
RGB (16-235) Select this when connecting to a device with an HDCPcompliant DVI jack.
RGB (0-255) Select this when connecting to an RGB (0-255) device.
x.v.Colour Output
Sets whether to send xvYCC information to the connected TV.
Combining xvYCC-compatible video with a
TV that supports x.v.Colour display makes it possible to more accurately reproduce object colours present in the natural world.
Auto
Off
Normally select this.
Select this when the picture is unstable or colours appear unnatural.
Pause Mode
Sets the picture mode for DVD playback pause status. For BD-ROMs or discs containing AVCHD files, “Pause Mode” automatically switches to “Auto.”
Auto
Frame
Normally select this.
Dynamic moving pictures appear without blurring.
Displays static pictures at high resolution.
Audio Settings
The default settings are underlined.
Audio Output Priority
Selects the jack type to output audio signals.
2-channel linear PCM signals are output at
48 kHz maximum from output jacks other than the priority jacks.
HDMI
Coaxial/
Optical
Stereo
Analogue
Outputs audio signals from the HDMI OUT jack.
Outputs audio signals from the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.
Outputs audio signals from the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-
L) jacks.
Audio (HDMI)
Selects the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack.
Auto
2ch PCM
Normally select this.
Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device.
Downmixes to 2-channel
Linear PCM signals before outputting from the HDMI
OUT jack.
b
Select “2ch PCM” when connecting a TV or an AV amplifier (receiver) that does not support Dolby
Digital or DTS, otherwise noise or no sound may result.
BD Audio Setting
Selects whether to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that contains such audio.
Mix
Direct
Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the interactive audio and secondary audio to the primary audio.
Outputs the primary audio only.
DTS
Selects the audio signals output when playing
DTS discs. This setting affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/
OPTICAL) jack.
Downmix
PCM
DTS
Converts to output Linear
PCM signals. Select this when connecting to an audio device without a built-in
DTS decoder.
Select this when connecting to an audio device with a built-in DTS decoder.
Audio ATT
Lowers the audio output level to prevent sound distortion.
On
Off
Enables Audio Attenuation.
Disables Audio Attenuation.
b
“Audio ATT” does not affect the output from the
HDMI OUT jack and the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.
Dolby Digital
Selects the audio signals output when playing
Dolby Digital discs.
This setting affects the output from the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jack.
Downmix
PCM
Converts to output Linear
PCM signals. Select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Dolby Digital Select this when connecting an audio device with a builtin Dolby Digital decoder.
48kHz/96kHz PCM
Selects the maximum sampling frequency for the PCM signals output from the DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.
48kHz/16bit
96kHz/24bit
Outputs audio signals of
96 kHz sampling as 48 kHz/
16 bit.
Outputs audio signals of
96 kHz sampling as 96 kHz/
24 bit. However, the signals will be output as 48 kHz/
16 bit if the source is copyprotected.
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• If you select “96kHz/24bit” when an AV amplifier (receiver) that does not support 96 kHz is connected, no sound or a loud sound may result.
• “48kHz/96kHz PCM” is not effective when
“Audio Output Priority” is set to “HDMI” or
“Stereo Analogue.”
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Audio DRC
Selects the dynamic range (compression level of the sound) setting when playing a BD or
DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.”
Auto
Standard
Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only).
Other discs are played back at the “Standard” level.
Performs playback at a compression level between
“TV Mode” and “Wide
Range.”
TV Mode
Sounds are compressed heavily. Low sounds are easier to hear.
Wide Range No compression works. A more dynamic sound is produced.
b
• “Audio DRC” is effective only when playing
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby
TrueHD audio signals.
• When “Dolby Digital” is set to “Dolby Digital” in
the “Audio Settings” setup (page 45), “Audio
DRC” has no effect on the audio output from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.
However, this excludes the following cases.
– when “BD Audio Setting” is set to “Mix” when playing a BD.
– when “Audio Output Priority” is set to “HDMI” or “Stereo Analogue.”
Downmix
Sets the downmix method of multi-channel to two-channel sound.
Dolby
Surround
Normal
Outputs the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) signals in 2 channels. Select this when connecting an audio device that supports Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic).
Outputs audio signals without Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect. Select this when connecting an audio device that does not support Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic).
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“Downmix” has no effect on the bitstream audio output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
BD/DVD Viewing
Settings
The default settings are underlined.
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 65).
BD Parental Control
Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
1
Select “BD Parental Control” in “BD/
DVD Viewing Settings,” and press
ENTER.
2
Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
3
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
4
Select the age restriction, and press
ENTER.
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
If you select “Select Age Restriction,” you can enter the age from “0” to “255” using </M/m/, or the number buttons.
• To cancel the Parental Control setting, select “No Restrictions.”
Audio
Selects the default track language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.
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 65).
Subtitle
Selects the default subtitle 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 65).
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You can change the password (see “Password” on page 49).
b
• If you forget the password, reset the player
(page 53) and set a new password (see
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.
• When “255” is selected in “Select Age
Restriction,” the Parental Control setting is cancelled.
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DVD Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
1
Select “DVD Parental Control” in “BD/
DVD Viewing Settings,” and press
ENTER.
2
Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
3
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
4
Select a level, and press ENTER.
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
• To cancel the Parental Control setting, select “No Restrictions.”
Parental Control Region Code
Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD
VIDEOs can be limited according to the geographic area. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
1
Select “Parental Control Region
Code” in “BD/DVD Viewing Settings,” and press ENTER.
2
Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
3
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
4
Select the area restriction, and press
ENTER.
When you select “Select Region Code,” the display for entering the region code appears. Enter the code for the area
restriction by referring to “Parental
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You can change the password (see “Password” on page 49).
b
• If you forget the password, reset the player
(page 53) and set a new password (see
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.
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You can change the password (see “Password” on page 49).
b
• If you forget the password, reset the player
(page 53) and set a new password (see
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.
Password
Sets or changes the password for the Parental
Control function. A password allows you to set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD
VIDEO playback. If necessary, you can differentiate the restriction levels for BD-
ROMs and DVD VIDEOs.
1
Select “Password” in “BD/DVD
Viewing Settings,” and press ENTER.
2
Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
3
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Photo Settings
The default setting is underlined.
Slideshow Speed
Changes the slideshow speed.
Fast
Normal
Slow
Photos change rapidly.
Photos change at normal speed.
Photos change slowly.
To change the password
1
After step 3, enter a new password using
the number buttons.
2
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Hybrid Disc Playback Layer
Selects the layer priority when playing a
Hybrid Disc. To change the setting, turn the player off and on again.
BD
DVD/CD
Plays BD layer.
Plays DVD or CD layer.
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System Settings
The default settings are underlined.
Auto Display
OSD
Selects your language for the player onscreen displays.
On
Off
Automatically displays information on the screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc.
Displays information only when you press DISPLAY.
Dimmer
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Bright
Dark
Off
Bright lighting.
Low lighting.
Turns off the lighting during playback. Low lighting other than during playback.
Control for HDMI
Screen Saver
The screen saver image appears when you do not use the player for more than 15 minutes while an on-screen display, such as the home menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver image helps prevent your display device from becoming damaged
(ghosting).
On
Off
Turns on the screen saver function.
Turns off the function.
On
Off
Allows you to use the
“Control for HDMI”
Turns off the function.
Standby Mode
Software Update Notification
Informs you of newer software version information. Network connections and settings are required when using this function
On
Off
Sets the player to inform you of newer software version
Turns off the function.
Quick Start Shortens the startup time from standby mode. You can operate the player quickly after turning it on.
The default setting.
Normal b
When “Standby Mode” is set to “Quick Start,”
– power consumption will be higher than when
“Standby Mode” is set to “Normal” and
– the ventilation fan may turn on depending on the surrounding temperature.
System Information
Displays the player’s software version information and the MAC address.
Network Settings
Internet Settings
These items are necessary when you connect to the Internet via a network cable. Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for your broadband router or Wireless LAN router.
The items that need to be set may differ, depending on the Internet service provider or the router. For details, refer to the instruction manuals that have been provided by your
Internet service provider or supplied with the router.
1
Select “Internet Settings” in “Network
Settings,” and press ENTER.
2
Select “IP Address Acquisition,” and press ENTER.
3
Select an item, and press ENTER.
Use DHCP
Use Static IP
Address
Select this when DHCP
(Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server settings are available from your
Internet service provider. The network settings necessary for the player will be assigned automatically.
Set the IP address manually according to your network environment.
• When you select “Use DHCP”
If you set “DNS Server Auto
Acquisition” to “Off,” set the following item:
– DNS Server (Primary)/DNS Server
(Secondary)
• When you select “Use Static IP
Address”
Set the following items:
– IP Address
– Subnet Mask
– Default Gateway
– DNS Server (Primary)/DNS Server
(Secondary) b
When you set the “DNS Server (Primary)”/
“DNS Server (Secondary)” addresses manually, enter the “DNS Server (Primary)” address. Otherwise, the “Internet Settings” will be set incorrectly.
4
If your ISP has a specific proxy server setting, select “Proxy Settings” using
M/m, and press ENTER.
The “Proxy Settings” display appears.
If the proxy server does not have a
specific setting, go to step 8.
5
Set “Use of Proxy Server” to “On.”
6
Select “Proxy Server” and “Port,” and enter the settings.
To enter the proxy server, see “To enter characters” (page 52).
7
Press RETURN.
8
Select “Network Diagnostic” using M/
m, and press ENTER.
9
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
10
Check that the message “Network connections are correct.” appears.
The setup is finished. If the message does not appear, follow the on-screen messages.
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To enter characters
The display for entering characters appears when you select “Proxy Server” in “Proxy
Settings.”
1
Press a number button repeatedly to select a character.
Example:
Press the number 3 button once to enter
“D.”
Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.”
2
Press
,, and enter the next character.
3
Press the blue button (“Finish”) to finish.
Available buttons
Buttons
Red button
(Letter Type)
Green button
(A/a)
Details
Switches the keyboard between alphabet and numbers.
Switches the keyboard between upper case and lower case.
Yellow button
(Symbol)
Blue button
(Finish)
Displays the keyboard for symbols.
The input is entered, and the player returns to the previous display.
CLEAR
(Clear/Clear All)
RETURN
(Cancel)
Erases the selected character.
To erase all displayed characters, press and hold
CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.
Returns to the previous display, cancelling the input.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
• Select an input function using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
• Enter characters as follows: 1Select a character selection panel using
</M/m/,, and press ENTER. 2Select a character using
</,, and press ENTER.
Easy Setup
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings.
1
Select “Easy Setup,” and press
ENTER.
2
Select “Start” using </,, and
press ENTER.
3
Follow the instructions for “Step 7:
Easy Setup” (page 27) from step 4.
Resetting
You can reset the player settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings within the group will be reset.
1
Select “Resetting,” and press ENTER.
2
Select “Reset to Factory Default
Settings,” and press ENTER.
3
Select the settings you want to reset to default, and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
You can reset the following settings:
– Video Settings
– Audio Settings
– BD/DVD Viewing Settings
– Photo Settings
– System Settings
– Network Settings
– All Settings
4
Select “Start” using </,, and
press ENTER.
b
When “All Settings” is selected in step 3, the Blu-
ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when
Easy Setup is complete.
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