4-285-964-11(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S780 © 2011 Sony Corporation
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. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
b Important Safety Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Precautions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters. On placement • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player. • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes. • Do not install this player in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
On watching 3D video images Copyrights and Trademarks Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from person to person. You must decide what works best. If you experience any discomfort, you should stop watching the 3D video images until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe necessary.
• This product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government. • Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and videorelated data from Gracenote, Inc.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Step 2: Easy Setup . . . . . .
Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel z The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A Disc tray F x (stop) B Power indicator G N (play) Lights up in white when the player is turned on. C Remote sensor D Front panel display N, X: Lights up during playback 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.
Rear panel A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks F B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack H LAN (100) terminal D Ventilation holes I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks E CONTROL S IN / IR IN jack (U.S. models only) (USB) jack J HDMI OUT jack If you 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.
Remote The available functions of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation. A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- INPUT Switches between TV and other input sources. -TV- [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode. [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. B Number buttons (0 - 9) Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. VOL +/– Adjusts the TV volume.
RETURN Returns to the previous display. Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. X PAUSE Pauses or re-starts playback. m/M (fast/slow/freeze frame) • Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback.
Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections. For supplied accessories, see “Supplied accessories” (page 35). Connecting to your TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.
Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver) Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Settings” setup (page 28). Hookups and Settings HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) t Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” (page 28). Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) or Optical digital cable (not supplied) t Set “Dolby Digital*1” (page 28) and “DTS*2” (page 28).
Step 2: Easy Setup Connecting to the Network When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts “Easy Setup.” 1 Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. Wired Setup Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player. LAN cable (not supplied) Broadband router 2 Plug the player into the AC outlet.
To set the network settings Select “Network Settings,” “Internet Settings,” then “USB Wireless Setup” (page 31), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Use the wireless LAN that is built into the player.
3 Playback The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable discs” (page 36). 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE. z To delete data in the USB memory, select “Erase BD Data” in the (Video), and press ENTER.
Displaying the play information You can check the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY. The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and player status. Example: when playing a BD-ROM Playing from a USB Device You can play video/music/photo files on the connected USB device. For playable USB devices, see “Playable types of files” (page 36). 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
Playing the same music in different rooms (PARTY STREAMING) You can 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 PARTY host PARTY guest PARTY guest 1 Prepare for PARTY STREAMING. • Connect the player to a network (page 14).
Available Options Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Common options Item Details Repeat Setting Sets the repeat mode. 3D Menu • Simulated 3D: Adjusts the simulated 3D effect. • 3D Depth Adjustment: Adjusts the depth of 3D image. Favorites List Displays the Favorites List. Play/Stop Starts or stops the playback. Play from beginning Plays the item from the beginning.
(Music) only Details Add Slideshow BGM Registers music files in the USB memory as slideshow background music (BGM). Start Party Starts a PARTY with the selected source. This item may not appear depending on the source. Leave Party Leaves from a PARTY which the player is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function continues among other participating products. Close Party Closes a PARTY which the player is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function ends for all other participating products.
Internet browser display Internet Browsing Websites You can check the website information by pressing DISPLAY. The display information differs depending on the website and page status. You can connect to the Internet and enjoy websites. 1 Prepare for Internet Browser. Connect the player to a network (page 14). 2 Select (Network) on the home menu using
Available options Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Details Browser Setup • Zoom: Increases or decreases the size of the displayed content. • JavaScript Setup: Enables or disables JavaScript. • Cookie Setup: Sets whether or not to accept cookies. • SSL Alarm Display: Enables or disables SSL. Input Displays the software keyboard to enter characters while browsing a website.
Enjoying Skype Skype is a communication software using the Internet. You can enjoy Skype-to-Skype video calls/ voice calls for free with the player. Using the Skype menu 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) PC 1 Prepare for Skype. • Connect the player to a network (page 14). • Connect the web camera with microphone to the USB jack (page 8). 2 3 Select (Network) on the home menu using
Skype display Available options Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. B Video of the contact (for video calls only) Details Change Display Changes the display for contact/history. Change Status Changes the Skype status. Sign Out Exits Skype. About Skype Displays copyright screen. Help Displays the Skype help.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. The default settings are underlined. 1 Select (Setup) on the home menu using
DVD Aspect Ratio BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output Letter Box: Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and bottom. 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 compatible with 1080/24p video signals. Pan & Scan: Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides. YCbCr/RGB (HDMI) Auto: Normally select this.
Audio Settings Audio (HDMI) Auto: Normally select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device. PCM: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack. DSD Output Mode On: Outputs DSD signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD. When “On” is selected, no signal is output from other jacks. Off: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD.
BD/DVD Viewing Settings Parental Control Settings BD/DVD Menu Password Selects the default menu language for BDROMs 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 39). Sets or changes the password for the Parental Control function. A password allows you to set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet video playback.
Music Settings Super Audio CD Playback Layer Super Audio CD: Plays the Super Audio CD layer. CD: Plays the CD layer. Super Audio CD Playback Channel DSD 2ch: Plays the 2ch area. DSD Multi: Plays the multi-channel area. System Settings OSD Selects your language for the player onscreen displays. 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.
Network Settings Internet Settings z For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Network Connection Diagnostics You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly. On: Starts a PARTY or joins an existing PARTY at the request of a networked product compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function. Off: Turns off the function. Media Remote Device Registration Registers your “Media Remote” device.
Sound Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 12). , Switch the input selector on your TV to display the signal from the player.
Disc Skype The disc does not play. There is severe humming or noise. , The disc is dirty or skewed. , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down. , The disc has a format that cannot be played back by this player (page 36). , The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized. , The region code on the BD or DVD does not match the player. , Set the volume of the connected TV lower.
The message “A new software version is available. Please go to the "Setup" section of the menu and select "Network update" to perform the update.” appears on the screen when turning the player on. , See “Network Update” (page 26) to update the player to a newer software version. You cannot start the PARTY STREAMING function. , Check that “Party Auto Start” is set to “On” in “Network Settings” (page 31). “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) The “Control for HDMI” function does not work (BRAVIA Sync).
“Exxxx” or “FAN ERR” appears on the front panel display. , When “Exxxx” appears, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code. , When “FAN ERR” appears, try the following: 1Check that the ventilation holes on the rear of the player are not blocked. 2Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player. The player does not respond to any button. Wireless Wireless LAN standard: IEEE802.
Playable discs Blu-ray Disc*1 BD-ROM BD-R*2/BD-RE*2 DVD*3 DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW CD*3 CD-DA (Music CD) CD-ROM CD-R/CD-RW Super Audio CD *1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and the version. The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings. *2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1 BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.
Photo File format Extensions JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg” *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 The player does not play coded files such as DRM. The player does not play this file format on a DLNA server. The player can only play standard definition video on a DLNA server. The player plays AVCHD format files that are recorded on a digital video camera, etc. The AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. The player does not play coded files such as Lossless.
Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
Code Language Language code list For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” (page 29). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
E R “Easy Setup” 14, 31 Gracenote 19 “Gracenote Settings” 30 Region code 36 Remote 10 “Resetting” 31 Resetting the player 31 Resume 11, 34 H S A HDMI 27, 28 HOME 10, 26 Home menu 26 AUDIO 10 “Audio Settings” 28 I “Screen Settings” 26 “Setup” 26 Skype 24 Software update 26, 30 SUBTITLE 10 “System Settings” 30 Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
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