Sony BDP-S780 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player

BDP-S780

Summary of Contents for BDP-S780

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Page 2: ... electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Precautions To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Install this unit so that the AC power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediatel...

Page 3: ...e 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 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose o...

Page 4: ...isconnect the AC power cord and all other cables from the player when you move the player On power sources The player is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the player itself has been turned off Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if you are not going to use the player for a long time To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug ...

Page 5: ...efinition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Blu ray Disc is a trademark Blu ray Disc DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD VIDEO and CD logos are trademarks BD LIVE BD LIVE logo and BONUSVIEW are trademarks of Blu ray Disc Association Blu ray...

Page 6: ...Gracenote CDDB MusicID MediaVOCS the Gracenote logo and logotype and the Powered by Gracenote logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and or other countries This product includes SkypeKit Version 3 Copyright 2003 2010 Skype Limited Patents Pending Skype associated trade marks and logos and the S symbol are trade marks of Skype Limited The Wi Fi CERTIFI...

Page 7: ... Device 17 Playing via a Network 17 Available Options 20 Internet Browsing Websites 22 Enjoying Skype 24 Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays 26 Network Update 26 Screen Settings 26 Audio Settings 28 BD DVD Viewing Settings 29 Parental Control Settings 29 Music Settings 30 System Settings 30 Network Settings 31 Easy Setup 31 Resetting 31 Additional Information Troubleshooting 32 Sp...

Page 8: ...or pause Lights up when enabling the repeat setting Lights up when outputting 720p 1080i 1080p video signals E USB jack Connect a USB device to this jack F x stop G N play H Z open close I 1 on standby Turns on the player or sets to standby mode To lock the disc tray Child Lock You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being opened by mistake When the player is turned on hold down N on the player f...

Page 9: ...u have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV or AV amplifier receiver use a Control S cable not supplied to connect to the Control S output jack Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV or AV amplifier receiver F USB jack G DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack H LAN 100 terminal I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR jacks J HDMI OUT jack Rear panel continued ...

Page 10: ...itle chapter numbers etc VOL Adjusts the TV volume 3D page 20 Converts 2D content into simulated 3D content when connected to 3D compatible devices AUDIO page 29 Selects the language track when multi lingual tracks are recorded on BD ROMs DVD VIDEOs Selects the sound track on CDs SUBTITLE page 29 Selects the subtitle language when multi lingual subtitles are recorded on BD ROMs DVD VIDEOs DISPLAY ...

Page 11: ...ne frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode z Playback in slow motion or one frame is not available for a Blu ray 3D Disc N PLAY Starts or re starts playback NETFLIX page 17 Accesses the NETFLIX online service x STOP Stops playback and remembers the stop point resume point The resume point for a title track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder QRIOCITY Access...

Page 12: ...r of the plug to that of the jack when connecting Protected content on BD ROMs is output at 480i resolution from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack page 5 b Do not connect the player through a VCR Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television Connecting to your TV High quality Standard quality HDMI cable not supplied Au...

Page 13: ...A or B make the appropriate settings in the Audio Settings setup page 28 Connecting to your AV amplifier receiver HDMI cable not supplied t Set BD Audio MIX Setting page 28 HDMI cable not supplied Coaxial digital cable not supplied t Set Dolby Digital 1 page 28 and DTS 2 page 28 Optical digital cable not supplied or Audio video cable supplied 1 2 ...

Page 14: ...able LAN cable straight or crossing is recommended To set the network settings Select Network Settings Internet Settings then Wired Setup page 31 and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Turn off the player then connect the USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA BR100 only available as of November 2010 to the USB jack on the front or rear of the player b The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may n...

Page 15: ...reen instructions to complete the setup Use the wireless LAN that is built into the player To set the network settings Select Network Settings Internet Settings then Wireless Setup built in page 31 and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Wireless Setup Wireless LAN router ADSL modem Cable modem LAN cable not supplied Internet ...

Page 16: ...ge 14 Set BD Internet Connection to Allow page 29 3 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 z To delete data in the USB memory select Erase BD Data in the Video and press ENTER All data stored in the buda folder will be erased You can enjoy a Blu ray 3D Disc with the Blu ray 3D logo 1 Prepare f...

Page 17: ...e USB devices see Playable types of files page 36 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB device before connecting 2 Select Video Music or Photo on the home menu using 3 Select USB device using M m and press ENTER Playing via a Network Serves as a gateway delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on demand enterta...

Page 18: ...d connection D Network transmission speed E The next video file name F The currently selected video file name The player DLNA Player can play video music photo files stored on another DLNA compatible product DLNA Server via a network 1 Prepare for using DLNA Connect the player to a network page 14 Prepare the other necessary DLNA compatible products Refer to the instruction manual supplied with th...

Page 19: ...acquire content information based on Gracenote technology and search for the related information 1 Connect the player to a network page 14 2 Insert a disc or connect a USB device you want to search Video For a BD ROM or DVD ROM only Music For a CD DA or USB device only 3 Select Video or Music using 4 Select Video Search or Music Search using M m and press ENTER The content information is displayed...

Page 20: ...s Auto Custom1 and Custom2 are available only for HDMI connections Texture Remaster Adjusts the sharpness and detail of the edges Super Resolution Improves the resolution Smoothing Reduces on screen banding by smoothing gradations on flat areas Contrast Remaster Automaticallyarrangesthe black and white levels so that the screen is not too dark and the image is modulated Clear Black Adjusts the dis...

Page 21: ...es a PARTY which the player is participating in The PARTY STREAMING function ends for all other participating products Music Search Displays information on the CD DA based on Gracenote technology Item Details Slideshow Speed Changes the slideshow speed Slideshow Effect Sets the effect for slideshows Slideshow BGM Off Turns off the function My Music from USB Sets the music files registered in Add S...

Page 22: ...us page from the options menu When the previous page does not appear even if you select Previous page select Window List from the options menu and select the page you want to return to from the list To quit the Internet browser Press HOME You can check the website information by pressing DISPLAY The display information differs depending on the website and page status A Page title B Cursor To view ...

Page 23: ...left side of the cursor during text input Window List Displays a list of currently opened windows of website Allows you to return to a previously displayed website by selecting the window Bookmark List Displays the bookmark list Character encoding Sets the character code Previous page Next page Moves to the previous next page Cancel loading Stops loading a page Reload Reloads the same page URL ent...

Page 24: ...ttp www sony com bluraysupport After sign in you can make receive a call or make Skype settings A Your Skype name B Signal strength indicator wireless network connection only C Tab area Contacts Displays the contacts to call History Displays the call history Tools Enables useful functions such as contact search Settings To make a call Select the contact icon you want to call in the Skype menu and ...

Page 25: ...creen Changes the display mode Hang Up Hold Resume Mute Unmute Start My Video Stop My Video Displays hides the video of yourself Voice call Video call Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS The available items differ depending on the situation Skype display Available options Item Details Change Display Changes the display for contact history Change Status Changes the Sky...

Page 26: ...de function Screen Format Original 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 Fixed Aspect Ratio Changes the picture size to fit the screen size with the original picture aspect ratio Icon Explanation Network Update page 26 Updates the software of the player Screen Settings page 26 Makes the video settin...

Page 27: ...DMI or Component Video resolution try another resolution setting When connecting via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack and Component Video is selected protected content on BD ROMs is output only at 480i resolution page 5 BD DVD ROM 1080 24p Output Auto Outputs 1920 1080p 24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080 24p compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack Off Select this when your TV is not compati...

Page 28: ...en connecting to an audio device without a built in DTS decoder DTS Select this when connecting to an audio device with a built in DTS decoder DTS Neo 6 Cinema Outputs the simulated multi channel sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI OUT jack according to the capability of the connected device using DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode Music Outputs the simulated multi channel sound from 2 channel sources vi...

Page 29: ...ntal Control function A password allows you to set a restriction on BD ROM or DVD VIDEO and Internet video playback If necessary you can differentiate the restriction levels for BD ROMs DVD VIDEOs and Internet videos Parental Control Area Code Playback of some BD ROMs DVD VIDEOs or Internet videos can be limited according to the geographic area Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scen...

Page 30: ...de BRAVIA Sync Off Turns off the function Quick Start Mode On Shortens the startup time when turning on the player Off Reduces standby power consumption Auto Display On Automatically displays information on the screen when changing the viewing titles picture modes audio signals etc Off Displays information only when you press DISPLAY Screen Saver On Turns on the screen saver function The screen sa...

Page 31: ...o Access Permission Sets whether or not to allow automatic access from newly detected DLNA renderer compatible product Renderer Name Displays the player s name as it is listed on other DLNA products on the network Renderer Access Control Displays a list of DLNA controller compatible products and sets whether or not each product is accessible via this player Party Auto Start On Starts a PARTY or jo...

Page 32: ...age on the screen automatically switches according to the language setting of the connected TV if you change the setting on your TV etc 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 If...

Page 33: ...V lower Try moving the web camera with microphone away from the speakers of the connected TV The player cannot connect to the network Check the network connection page 14 and the network settings page 31 You cannot connect your PC to the Internet after Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is performed The wireless settings of the router may change automatically if you use the Wi Fi Protected Setup function b...

Page 34: ...eiver so that the picture from the player appears on the TV screen 2Set Control for HDMI to Off then set Control for HDMI to On page 30 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier receiver The System Power Off function does not work BRAVIA Sync Check that Control for HDMI and HDMI Linked to TV off are set to On page 30 Playback does not start from the beginning of content Press ...

Page 35: ...s 10 kilohms DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Optical output jack 18 dBm wave length 660 nm DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL Phono jack 0 5 Vp p 75 ohms HDMI OUT HDMI 19 pin standard connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR Phono jack Y 1 0 Vp p PB PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms LINE OUT VIDEO Phono jack 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms LAN 100 100BASE TX Terminal CONTROL S IN IR IN U S models only Mini jack USB USB jack Type A For connecting a USB mem...

Page 36: ...s encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard therefore these discs may not be playable by this product Note on playback operations of BDs DVDs Some playback operations of BDs DVDs may be intentionally set by software producers Since this player plays BDs DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed some playback features may...

Page 37: ...onnecting or removing the USB memory or devices The player may not play high bit rate video files on DATA CDs smoothly You are recommended to play such files using DATA DVDs Since communication via the wireless LAN function is established by radio waves the wireless signal may be susceptible to interception To protect wireless communication this player supports various security functions Be sure t...

Page 38: ...vinyl LPs If you have printed the disc s label dry the label before playing Do not use the following discs A lens cleaning disc A disc that has a non standard shape e g card heart A disc with a label or sticker on it A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it Do not resurface the playing side of a disc to remove surface scratches While holding down TV 1 enter the TV manufacturer s c...

Page 39: ...davian 1356 Marathi 1357 Malay 1358 Malese Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi Panjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto Romance 1482 Kirundi Rundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho Sango 1502 Serbo Croatian 1503 Singhalese Sinhales...

Page 40: ... Gracenote Settings 30 H HDMI 27 28 HOME 10 26 Home menu 26 I Internet Browser 22 Internet content 17 IP Content NR Pro 20 M MAC address 30 Music Settings 30 N NETFLIX 11 Network Settings 31 Network Update 26 O OPTIONS 10 OSD 30 P Parental Control 29 ParentalControlSettings 29 PARTY STREAMING 19 Play information 17 Playable discs 36 POP UP MENU 10 Q QRIOCITY 11 Quick Start Mode 30 R Region code 36...

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Page 44: ... 4 285 964 11 1 The software of this player may be updated in the future For information about any available updates and the latest Operating Instructions please visit the following website http www sony com bluraysupport ...

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