4-267-227-12(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 mains lead 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.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely.
On replacement of parts In the events that this player is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes. On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector. • Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Step 2: Easy Setup . . . . . .
Copyrights and Trademarks • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. • , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • This product incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
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.
Rear panel 8 A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks F DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack G LAN (100) terminal C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack D Ventilation holes H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks E I HDMI OUT jack (USB) 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- t (TV input select) Switches between TV and other input sources. -TV- [/1 (TV 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. 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the TV volume.
HOME Enters the player’s home menu. Displays the wallpaper when pressed on the category icon of the home menu. RETURN Returns to the previous display. (previous/next) Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.
Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player Connecting to your TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting. HDMI cable (not supplied) Hookups and Settings Do not connect the mains lead until you have made all the connections. For supplied accessories, see “Supplied accessories” (page 34).
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 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 26).
*2 Step 2: Easy Setup When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts “Easy Setup.” See “Supplied accessories” (page 34). 1 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. 2 Plug the player into the mains. Hookups and Settings *3 to mains 3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.
To set the network settings Connecting to the Network Select “Network Settings,” “Internet Settings,” then “USB Wireless Setup” (page 29), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Wired Setup Wireless Setup Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player. 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 34). Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z, and place a disc on the disc tray. 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.
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 35). 1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB device before connecting.
Playing via a Network Streaming BRAVIA Internet Video z Some Internet content requires registration via a PC before it can be played. 1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. Connect the player to a network (page 14). 2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) on the home menu using
To control the player using another product (Renderer) When you play files from a DLNA Server on the player, you can use a DLNA Controllercompatible product (a phone, etc.) to control playback. 3 Select “Start Party” from the options menu. To join in a PARTY (for the PARTY guest only) Select (Party) in (Music), then select the PARTY host device icon. To close the PARTY Server Renderer z The sale and lineup of products that are compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function differ depending on the area.
4 Select (Video Search) or (Music Search) using M/m, and press ENTER. The content information is displayed. Example: List of the selected cast’s works Available Options Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Common options 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.
Item Details Video Settings • Picture Quality Mode: Selects the picture settings. “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 onscreen banding by smoothing gradations on flat areas. • Contrast Remaster: Automatically arranges the black and white levels so that the screen is not too dark and the image is modulated.
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). 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. Item Details Browser Setup • Zoom: Increases or decreases the size of the displayed contents. • 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 for free with the player. Using the Skype menu After sign-in, you can make/receive a call or make Skype settings. Internet A Your Skype name PC B Signal strength indicator (wireless network connection only) C Tab area 1 Prepare for Skype. • Connect the player to a network (page 14). • Connect the web camera with microphone to the USB jack (page 7). • Contacts: Displays the contacts to call.
Skype display Available options Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Item Details Switch Display Changes the display for contact/history. A Contact name B Video of the contact (for video calls only) C Signal strength indicator/Network transmission speed (wireless network connection only) D Video of yourself (for video calls only) E Available buttons The available buttons differ depending on the situation.
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. 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) Cinema Conversion Mode Auto: Normally select this.
DSD Output Mode Audio DRC 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. Auto: Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played back at the “On” level. On: Performs playback at a standard compression level. Off: No compression works. A more dynamic sound is produced.
Subtitle DVD Parental Control Selects the default subtitle 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 37). Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your four-digit password.
Control for HDMI Gracenote Settings On: The following BRAVIA Sync features are available: – One-Touch Play – System Power-Off – Language Follow Off: Turns off the function. Auto: Automatically downloads disc information when disc playback stops. Connect to the network for downloading. Manual: Downloads the disc information when “Video Search” or “Music Search” is selected. z For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or components.
Renderer Set-up Automatic Access Permission: Sets whether or not to allow automatic access from newly detected DLNA renderercompatible 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 controllercompatible products and sets whether or not each product is accessible via this player.
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. The display language on the screen switches automatically when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 11).
Disc 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 34). , The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalised. , 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 25) 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 30). “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) , Check that “Control for HDMI” is set to “On” (page 29).
“Exxxx” or “FAN ERR” appears on the front panel display. , When “Exxxx” appears, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorised 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. , Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3).
*2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1 BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type) The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if postscripts are recordable. *3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalised. For more information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device.
• The player can recognise the following files or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices: – up to folders in the 3rd tree – up to 500 files in a single tree • The player can recognise the following files or folders stored in the DLNA server: – up to folders in the 18th tree – up to 999 files in a single tree • Some USB devices may not work with this player.
Code numbers of controllable TVs While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the TV manufacturer’s code using the number buttons. 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. Code number Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 24 LG/Goldstar 76 Loewe 45 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08, 72 Samsung 71 Sharp 29 Toshiba 38 Language code list For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” (page 27).
Parental control/area code For details, see “Parental Control Area Code” (page 28).
Index Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
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: For customers in European countries http://support.sony-europe.com/ For customers in Australia/New Zealand http://www.sony-asia.com/support/ z To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.
