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. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. BDP-S560 Serial No.______________ For customers in the USA If this product is not working properly, please call 1-866-909- 7669.
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Sun Microsystems, Inc. • , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • This product incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI...
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.
TV using the HDMI cable, the TV’s video mode switches to Theater Mode. The THEATER button functions only when connected to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Mode-compatible TV. TV INPUT (TV input select) (page 27) Switches between TV and other input sources.
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C Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW) Short cut keys for selecting items on some BD’s menus (can also be used for BD’s Java interactive operations). D TOP MENU (page 35) Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu. POP UP/MENU (page 35) Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
Front panel The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A [/1 (on/standby) (page 28) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. B Disc tray (page 33) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up in white when the player is turned on.
Front panel display A N, X Lights up during playback or pause. B HD (page 46) Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/ 1080p video signals from the HDMI OUT jack or 720p/1080i video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. C HDMI (page 15) Lights up when an HDMI device is recognized.
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Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (page 21) B LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks (page 17, 18, 22) C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18) D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (page 21) E Ventilation holes The ventilation fan is inside the player. F EXT slot (page 23) G AC IN terminal (page 26) H LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack...
Hooking Up the Player Check that you have the following items. • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • AC power cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Follow steps 1 through 8 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Step 1: Connecting to Your TV About video/HDMI OUT jacks The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input jacks on your TV. When connecting the player to your TV using the HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. If you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 16), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.
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”...
Connecting to component video jacks (Y, P Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable. You can enjoy high-quality pictures. Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using the audio/video cable. (green) (blue) (green)
Connecting to audio/video or S VIDEO jacks Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using the audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Audio/video cable (supplied) When you connect the player and TV using an S- video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the audio/video cable.
Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) About audio/HDMI OUT jacks The player has the following audio jacks. Connect the player to your AV amplifier (receiver) according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). Jack type Digital Analog For correct speaker location, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected components.
To enjoy 7.1 channel sound, use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 16), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver).
Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby a digital input jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS (5.1ch) surround effects. Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Connect the digital jack of the player and your AV amplifier (receiver).
Connecting to audio L/R jacks If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to that of the jack. AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow...
• Do not apply too much pressure to the external memory in the slot, as it may cause a malfunction. • We recommend use of the Sony USM2GL available as of April 2009. • Other USB flash devices may support this function.
Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the player to your Internet source. Select the connecting method, connecting via a wireless LAN router (access point) (below) or to a broadband router directly (page 25). You can enjoy the BD-LIVE function (page 35), play photo files via a network (page 42), or update the player’s software (page 44).
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To connect a broadband router directly Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to a broadband router. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player LAN cable (not supplied) LAN cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Make the appropriate settings in “Internet Settings” under the “Network Settings”...
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all of the other connections are complete, connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal of the player. Then plug the player and TV AC power cords into the AC outlet. to AC IN Step 6: Preparing the Remote...
Controlling TVs with the remote You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.
Step 7: Easy Setup 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. Make the settings below in the following order.
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Make the appropriate settings depending on the cables connected to your TV. When you select “HDMI” in step 6 1 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The test screen appears for about 30 seconds. Example: when the video output resolution is set to 1080i Current video output resolution setting If no picture appears, press RETURN to return to step 6, and select “Component...
Set “Quick Start Mode” to “On” or “Off,” and press ENTER. For details about “Quick Start Mode,” see page 53. Select “Finish,” and press ENTER. • You can reset settings to their factory settings (page 60). • You can run “Easy Setup” again from “Easy Setup”...
If an error message appears, follow the on-screen instructions. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate Select “Finish,” and press ENTER. Check the settings, and select “Finish,” then press ENTER. The message “Settings are complete.”...
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If an error message appears, follow the on-screen instructions. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate Select “Finish,” and press ENTER. Check the settings, and select “Finish,” then press ENTER. The message “Settings are complete.”...
Playback Playing BDs/DVDs Number buttons HOME N PLAY X PAUSE Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. Press Z on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing side facing down Press Z on the player to close the disc tray.
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Press HOME. Select “Video” using </,. Select using M/m, and press N PLAY or ENTER. For commercially available BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs, playback starts. For BDs or DVDs recorded on other equipment, the title list appears. Select a title using M/m, and press N PLAY or ENTER.
Available OPTIONS Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. The available items differ depending on the disc type or player situation. Items Details Video Settings Adjusts settings for picture (page 37). Audio Settings Adjusts settings for sound (page 38).
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 external memory You can delete unnecessary data. If a disc is inserted, remove the disc from the player.
Displaying the playing time and play information You can check the title information, including the video transmission rate, etc. Press DISPLAY. The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and player status. Example: when playing a BD-ROM A The current selected angle B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Available functions (...
To adjust the audio characteristics Press OPTIONS during playback. The options menu appears. Select “Audio Settings” using M/m, and press ENTER. The “Audio Settings” screen appears. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. The default settings are underlined. Items Details AV SYNC Adjusts the gap between...
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Available OPTIONS Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. The available items differ depending on the situation. Items Details Play Plays the selected track. Play from Plays the current track beginning from the beginning (music CDs only).
Playing Photo Files DATA BD DATA DVD DATA CD BD-REs/BD-Rs containing JPEG image files DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD- RWs/DVD-Rs containing JPEG image files CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing JPEG image files You can play photo files on a disc. To play photo files on the connected USB device, see page 41.
• Large photo files may take some time to display or to start a slideshow. To view best quality images If you have a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy best quality images by the following connection and setting.
• Do not remove the USB device during operation. Stop playback and turn off the file list and folder list beforehand. • The player cannot play photo files on a USB device if it is connected to the USB jack on the rear panel of the player.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. Press HOME. Select (Setup) using </,. 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”...
We recommend the network update every 2 months or so. For information about update functions, visit the following website: http://esupport.sony.com Select “Network Update” using M/m, and press ENTER. The player connects to the network, and the display asks for confirmation.
• The “Setup” settings remain after updating. • For information about other software update methods, visit the following website or consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service facility: http://esupport.sony.com • Do not disconnect the AC power cord while updating.
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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 Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and bottom.
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3 Select “OK” or “Cancel,” and press ENTER. Follow the on-screen instructions. The HD indicator lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals. • If no picture appears after changing the “Output Video Format” settings, hold down x on the player for more than 10 seconds. The video output resolution will be reset to the lowest resolution.
HDMI Deep Color Output Sets the Deep Color (color depth) setting for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. The color depth is indicated by the number of bits, and more colors can be reproduced as the value increases. The player supports a color depth of up to 12 bits.
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BD Audio Setting Selects whether to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that contains such audio. Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the interactive audio and secondary audio to the primary audio. Direct Outputs the primary audio only.
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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 Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played back at the “Standard”...
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”...
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You can change the password (see “Password” on page 52). • If you forget the password, reset the player (page 60) and set a new password (see “Password” on page 52). • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.
Photo Settings The default setting is underlined. Slideshow Speed Changes the slideshow speed. Fast Photos change rapidly. Normal Photos change at normal speed. Slow Photos change slowly. System Settings The default settings are underlined. Selects your language for the player on- screen displays.
Auto Power Off The player automatically turns off if you do not press any of the buttons on the player or remote for more than 30 minutes, unless you are playing BDs/DVDs/CDs/photo files or are updating software. Turns on the “Auto Power Off”...
Network Settings Internet Settings These items are necessary when you connect the player to the Internet. 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.
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Select the manual registration method, and press ENTER. Manual To make all the settings registration manually, select this and enter SSID. To enter characters, see page 57. (WPS) PIN Select this when you Method connect the player to a Wi-Fi Protected Setup- compatible wireless LAN router (access point) and use a PIN...
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If an error message appears, follow the on-screen instructions. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/blurayupdate Select “Finish,” and press ENTER. Check the settings, and select “Finish,” then press ENTER. The message “Settings are complete.”...
Buttons Details </M/m/,, • Select an input function using </M/m/,, and ENTER press ENTER. • Enter characters as follows: character selection panel using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. character using </,, and press ENTER. Network Connection Diagnostics You can run the network diagnostic. Select “Network Connection Diagnostics”...
To delete a server from the connected server list While the connected server list is displayed, select a server using M/m, and press OPTIONS. Select “Erase,” and press ENTER. To delete all the servers, select “Erase All.” The display asks for confirmation. Select “OK,”...
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. Select “Resetting,” and press ENTER. Select “Reset to Factory Default Settings,” and press ENTER. Select the settings you want to reset to default, and press ENTER.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
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, Check whether the connecting cables are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 14) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. , When playing a double-layer BD/DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.
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HDMI There is no picture or no sound when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , Try the following: Turn the player off and on again. Turn the connected equipment off and on again. and then reconnect the HDMI cable. , If the player is connected to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable directly to the TV.
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BD or DVD being played. the language for the soundtrack/subtitle or angles. locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold down N on the player until “UNLOCK” appears in the front panel display (page 10). Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
SYS ERR VUP NG FAN ERR When just messages on the entire screen Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. appears without any messages on Corrective action Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code.
Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Blu-ray Disc DVD VIDEO DATA DVD DATA CD * MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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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 • HD layer on Super Audio CDs • Audio material side on DualDiscs •...
About playback of discs recorded in AVCHD format This player can play AVCHD format discs. What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high-definition digital video camera format used to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high definition) signals of either the 1080i specification or the 720p specification...
Audio Output Signals and Player Settings The audio output signals differ, depending on the source, output jack, and the AV amplifier (receiver) you use. To enjoy the sound you want, check the support audio format of the AV amplifier (receiver), the connection to the AV amplifier (receiver), and the “Audio Settings” setup pattern according to the tables below.
About Wireless LAN Security 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 to correctly configure the security settings in accordance with your network environment.
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General Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 28 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 mm × 216 mm × 70 mm (17 in. × 8 in. × 2 in.) (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 2.4 kg (5 lb 4 Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity:...
Language Code List For details, see page 51. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Parental Control/Area Code For details, see page 52. Number, Area (Code) 2044, Argentina (ar) 2047, Australia (au) 2046, Austria (at) 2057, Belgium (be) 2070, Brazil (br) 2079, Canada (ca)
The Software contains a functionality by which it is updated automatically when the Product is connected to a server belonging to Sony or to a third party designated by Sony. When you specify your intention not to use this automatic update...
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Sony reserves the right to discontinue one, some, or all of the features of the Service you receive at any time at its discretion. Sony may, at its discretion and from time to time change, add or remove features and functionality, upgrade or modify the Service, Site and/or Software without notice.
Sony and you with respect to your use of the Product, Service, Site, Content, and Software. Any notice by Sony hereunder may be made by letter, email, or posting on the Service or Site. Any cause of...
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You may charge a fee for the physical act of transferring a copy, and you may at your option offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee. 2. You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of...
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8. If the distribution and/or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded.
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Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public Licenses are intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users.
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a) The modified work must itself be a software library. b) You must cause the files modified to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. c) You must cause the whole of the work to be licensed at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
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It may happen that this requirement contradicts the license restrictions of other proprietary libraries that do not normally accompany the operating system. Such a contradiction means you cannot use both them and the Library together in an executable that you distribute. 7.
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This product contains OpenSSL (including the library Original SSLeay), which Sony uses under license with the copyright holder. In compliance with a request by the copyright holder of said software, Sony conveys the following notice and asks that you read it. Package name: sony-target-grel-openssl-0.9.8g-020201.src.rpm OpenSSL Copyright (c) 1998-2006 The OpenSSL Project.
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Notice about JPEG Parts of this product utilize the research results of the Independent JPEG Group. Package name sony-target-grel-libjpeg-6b-020201.src.rpm. In plain English: 1. We don’t promise that this software works. (But if you find any bugs, please let us know!) 2.
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These conditions apply to any software derived from or based on the IJG code, not just to the unmodified library. If you use our work, you ought to acknowledge us. Permission is NOT granted for the use of any IJG author’s name or company name in advertising or publicity relating to this software or products derived from it.
Glossary AACS “Advanced Access Content System” is a specification for managing digital entertainment contents stored on the next generation of prerecorded and recorded optical media. The specification enables consumers to enjoy digital entertainment content, including high-definition content. AVCHD (page 68) The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high...
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PhotoTV HD (page 41) “PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony “PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.