Sony BDP - S1 - Manual (Page 8)

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Main Features
BD/DVD region code
Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and
only will play BD-ROM/DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled
with identical region codes. This system is used to protect
copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this player.
Depending on the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO, there may be no region
code indication, even though playing the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
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 not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the BDs/DVDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Main Features
Experience the high definition (HD) quality audio/video output
and the library function of this Blu-ray Disc Player.
BD-ROM playback
BD-ROM is a next generation optical disc format in the HD area.
Featuring massive storage capacity of 25 to 50 GB (five times
larger than a DVD) and a high-speed transfer rate of up to 54
Mbps per second, the format offers not only uncompromised HD
quality video*
1 * 2 , but also enables rich bonus content on a single
disc and HD quality audio up to 8ch, and interactive operability.
*
1
A compatible HD display device is necessary to enjoy the same
quality.
* 2 Some discs allow viewing only with an HDMI connection.
BD-J application
The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive functions.
“BD-J” offers content providers almost unlimited functionality
when creating interactive BD-ROM titles*
1
.
Java and all Java-based marks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
© 2000-2006 Esmertec AG
*
1
This player does not support downloadable BD-J content.
1920 x 1080 progressive output (24Hz, 60Hz)*
1
The player outputs at various resolutions including 1920 x 1080
pixels, at 24Hz/60Hz progressive signal. At the highest output
resolution, the resulting picture is close to original source
quality.
* 1 A compatible HD display device is necessary to enjoy the highest
quality.
Support of uncompressed multi channel Linear
PCM
In combination with a compatible AV amplifier, the player can
output 8ch Linear PCM surround sound*
1
. With a non-
compatible amplifier, the player outputs 5.1ch analog signals
from its 5.1CH OUTPUT jack for high quality audio enjoyment.
* 1 Note that the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack does
not output this type of signal. You will need an HDMI cord and an
HDMI-compatible device that support 8ch signals.
AVCHD format disc playback
The player supports AVCHD format files–high definition
recordings made on AVCHD-compatible camcorders. Your high
definition personal archive is readily playable in HD quality.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
digital interface
When connected to an HDMI-equipped display device using a
single HDMI cord, the player can output both SD to HD video
and multi-channel audio signals, in digital form without
degradation.
The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that
incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.
ALL
AC IN
CONTROL S IN/ IR IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
5.1CH OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Y
L
R
L
R
WOOFER
COAXIAL OPTICAL
FRONT REAR CENTER
P B
P R HDMI OUT
DVD BD
A REGION
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD BD
A
REGION