When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. CNET did not have the opportunity to re-test this model with the firmware upgrade installed, but we have tested the version of the player, the Sony BDP-S As one of the major players in the Blu-ray vs.
Despite the fact that we've been wowed by Blu-ray's image quality, price has always been a serious issue, especially with HD DVD players often costing as little as half as much and offering essentially identical performance. The Sony BDP-S is certainly a step in the right direction in terms of price, but enthusiasts will note that sacrifices have been made.
Not to mention that there's another similarly priced Sony product currently available that does essentially everything the BDP-S does plus a whole lot more: the PlayStation 3.
If you're dead set on getting a standard-design Blu-ray player, as opposed to a game console, and don't want to spend a lot of money, the BDP-S is certainly a compelling product. The simple rectangular component sports a LED display on the bottom half of its face, and in the upper right section there are some basic playback controls, including handy chapter forward and backward buttons.
Unlike almost all Blu-ray players we've reviewed, the BDP-S somehow does without prominent, glowing blue front panel buttons. While those blue lights can sometimes have a cool high-tech look, they can also be distracting in a completely dark home theater. Personally, we preferred the Sony's understated style. One complaint we've had with several high-def disc players is that their menu systems are still stuck in the standard-def era--blocky text and harsh colors shouldn't be the norm on these expensive units.
Of course, the menus on the BDP-S aren't nearly as involved--there just aren't that many settings on a Blu-ray player--but we still appreciated the pleasing look. The included remote is slick-looking with its reflective directional pad in the center.
Overall, the remote is usable, but there are some key missteps that keep it from earning our praise. The biggest annoyance is the design of the buttons--they're all similarly sized, the same height, and mostly adjacent to each other, which makes the clicker difficult to navigate by feel in a dark home theater. There's also no backlighting, although that's not a common feature on Blu-ray player remotes.
It can also play standard-definition DVDs and upconvert them to higher resolutions more on that below. We're not sure why Sony decided to ditch SACD support, a feature that would certainly appeal to the enthusiast market. The connectivity of the BDP-S is standard for the breed.
There's an HDMI output, which can handle both p high-definition video along with high resolution audio. There's also a component video output that can output video from Blu-ray discs in high-def, along with legacy standard def S-Video and composite outputs.
For digital audio, there's the aforementioned HDMI output, plus both optical and coaxial digital audio outputs. Analog audio is supported by a 5. The player stores the HDMI related settings for up to five components. If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise or no sound will come out from the speakers, which could damage your ears or speakers.
If your stereo amplifier receiver only has audio input jacks L and R, use B If your amplifier receiver has a digital input jack, use. If your AV amplifier receiver only has L and R audio input jacks, use. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the connected components. You can enjoy a more realistic audio presence. See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected AV amplifier receiver. After all of the other connections are complete, connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the player.
Then plug the player and TV mains lead power cords into the mains. AC IN. You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the 3 and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player. Doing so may cause a malfunction. You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your player. Wait about 90 seconds before the player turns on and starts Easy Setup. The start-up time will be much shorter once Easy Setup is completed. Go to step 6.
This display appears only when the player is turned on for the first time. The following settings and adjustments are necessary when your connection applies. Pattern C — page Pattern D — page Connection B-2 , C-2 , D-2 — page 13 to Connection C-1 — page Connection D-1 — page Also, check the above items again to see if any additional adjustment is required.
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Enter a new password. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
On replacement of parts In the events that this player is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes. About this manual Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.
Note The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.
Esmertec and Jbed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Esmertec AG. Getting Started Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. A Connecting to a video input jack Connect the supplied video cord yellow to the yellow video jack.
Note Do not connect a VCR, etc. Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select the connection that best suits your system.
Note If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise or no sound will come out from the speakers, which could damage your ears or speakers. B Connecting to a stereo amplifier receiver and 2 speakers If your stereo amplifier receiver only has audio input jacks L and R, use B If your amplifier receiver has a digital input jack, use You can enjoy surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio Dolby Digital or DTS discs.
D-1 Connecting to an AV amplifier receiver with 5. D-1 5. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player page If you want to control your TV with the supplied remote You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. To control other TVs with the remote You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 default Aiwa 01 Grundig 11 Hitachi 23, 24, 72 Loewe 06, 45 Nokia 15, 16, 69, 73 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72 Saba 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 Samsung 06, 22, 23, 71, 72 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 Thomson 12, 13, 43, 74, 75 Toshiba 38 LG 06 JVC 33 To return the remote to its default settings 1 Remove the batteries from the remote.
Note Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote. Step 6: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. Make the settings below in the following order. When turned on for the first time Wait about 90 seconds before the player turns on and starts Easy Setup. The player turns on after a moment.
Start Cancel Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings. If the above display does not appear Go to step 6. For details about the video output, see page Easy Setup Settings are complete.
Not that this is relevant at the moment - but it will be a problem in a few weeks perhaps. I've already downloaded the official manual and will be perusing that over the Xmas break.
I've tried on two different laptops and the same HTP message appears when I try to download the update. Ive got a Region 1 BDP-S and am so lazy I cant be bothered to look at the Sony site myself, so will one of you really really nice people please go and look it up for me. Maybe that might be an option.
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