4-418-506-12(1) Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Operating Instructions Hookups and Settings Playback Internet Settings and Adjustments Additional Information BDP-S790
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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 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. • Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player. allowing young children to watch 3D video images. Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above.
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. B Disc tray C 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. 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 for more than 10 seconds. The disc tray is locked or unlocked.
Rear panel A LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack E DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack F LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks C Ventilation holes G HDMI OUT 1 jack D CONTROL S IN / IR IN jack H HDMI OUT 2 jack If you have a CONTROL Scompatible 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).
The player automatically returns to standby mode Remote The available functions of the remote differ depending on the disc or the situation. If any button on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player automatically returns to standby mode. A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray.
C Color buttons (YELLOW/ BLUE/RED/GREEN) Shortcut keys for interactive functions. D TOP MENU Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu. SEN Accesses the “Sony Entertainment Network™” online service. POP UP/MENU Each time you press the button during playback of videos, the search speed changes. • Plays in slow motion, when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. • Plays one frame at a time, when pressed briefly in pause mode.
Home menu display The home menu appears when you press HOME. Select a category using
Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the other connections. For supplied accessories, see “Supplied accessories” (page 43). High Speed HDMI Cable*1 (not supplied) Hookups and Settings 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 33). High Speed HDMI Cable*1 (not supplied) High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied) *2 *1 t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 33). Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) or Optical digital cable (not supplied) t Set [Dolby Digital]*3/[DTS]*4 (page 34).
About AV Separation Mode *1 U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTSHD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hookups and Settings This mode allows you to output video signals via the HDMI OUT 1 jack and audio signals via the HDMI OUT 2 jack separately (page 36).
Before setting the network settings Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection Wired Setup Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player. When your wireless LAN router (access point) is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)compatible, you can easily set the network settings with the WPS button. If not, check the following information in advance, and record it in the space provided below. – The network name (SSID*1) that identifies your network*2.
Step 3: Easy Setup 5 Perform [Easy Setup]. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using
1 Playback As your local storage, use a 1 GB or larger USB memory. Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable discs” (page 43). 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. Playing side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. Playback starts. If playback does not start automatically, select in the [Video], [Music], or [Photo] category, and press ENTER.
2 Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc. The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. E Playback information Displays the Play mode, Playing status bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time, and Total playing time. F Chapter number z Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV and the connected device. Playing from a USB Device You can check playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY.
Playing via a Network Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) Serves as a gateway delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player. z • Some Internet content requires registration via a PC before it can be played. For further details, visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ • Some Internet content may not be available in some regions/countries.
1 Prepare for using DLNA. • Connect the player to a network (page 18). • Prepare the other necessary DLNA-compatible products. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the product. Select the DLNA Server icon from [Video], [Music], or [Photo] on the home menu. 3 Select the file you want to play using M/m, and press ENTER. PARTY host PARTY guest PARTY guest 1 • Connect the player to a network (page 18). • Connect the products which are compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function to a network.
Searching for the video/ music information To search for further related information Select an item in the lists, then select the service for searching. You can acquire content information based on Gracenote technology and search for the related information. 1 Connect the player to a network (page 18). 2 Insert a disc you want to search. • Video: For a BD-ROM or DVDROM only • Music: For a CD-DA only 3 4 Select [Video] or using
Item Details Pause Pauses the playback. Top Menu Displays the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu. Menu/Popup Menu Displays the BDROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s menu. Title Search Searches for a title on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts playback from the beginning. Chapter Search Searches for a chapter and starts playback from the beginning. Item Details Angle Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs. IP Content NR Adjusts the picture Pro quality of Internet content.
[Photo] only 26 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 Slideshow BGM]. • Play from Music CD: Sets the tracks in CDDAs. Change Display Switches between [Grid View] and [List View]. Slideshow Plays a slideshow. Rotate Left Rotates the photo counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
To quit the Internet browser Internet Browsing Websites You can connect to the Internet and enjoy websites. Connect the player to a network (page 18). 2 Select [Network] on the home menu using
H Scroll bar Press
1 Prepare for Skype. • Connect the player to a network (page 18). • Connect the web camera with microphone to the USB jack (page 10). C Tab area • Contacts: Displays the contacts to call. • History: Displays the call history. • Tools: Enables useful functions such as contact search. • Settings 2 Select [Network] on the home menu using
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. • Full screen/Window screen: 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 Available options Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS.
Icon 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
Screen Settings Pan & Scan: Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides. 3D Output Setting Auto: Normally select this. Off: Select this to display all content in 2D. z If you enjoy 4K/24p 3D contents, set to [Off] in [3D Output Setting]. TV Screen Size Setting for 3D Sets the screen size of your 3Dcompatible TV. TV Type 16:9: Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
DVD-ROM 24p Output Auto: Outputs 1080/24p or 4K/24p video signals only if you connect a 1080/24p or 4K/24p-compatible TV with the HDMI OUT jack. Off: Select this if your TV is not compatible with 1080/24p or 4K/ 24p video signals. 4K Output YCbCr/RGB (HDMI) Auto: Automatically detects the connected TV type, and switches to the matching color setting. YCbCr (4:2:2): Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals. YCbCr (4:4:4): Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video signals. RGB: Outputs RGB video signals.
Dolby Digital / DTS Downmix PCM: Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital/ DTS decoder. Bitstream: Select this when connecting an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoder. DTS Neo:6 Cinema: Outputs the simulated multichannel sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI OUT jack according to the capability of the connected device using [DTS Neo:6 Cinema] mode.
BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer Internet Video Unrated BD: Plays BD layer. DVD/CD: Plays DVD or CD layer. Allow: Allows the playback of unrated Internet videos. Block: Blocks the playback of unrated Internet videos. BD Internet Connection Allow: Normally select this. Do not allow: Prohibits Internet connection. Parental Control Settings Music Settings Super Audio CD Playback Layer Super Audio CD: Plays the Super Audio CD layer. CD: Plays the CD layer.
Off: Turns off the function. Off: Turns off the function. z For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or components. To enable the BRAVIA Sync features, connect your TV via the HDMI OUT 1 jack. Software Update Notification On: Sets the player to inform you of newer software version information (page 31). Off: Turns off the function. HDMI: Linked to TV-off On: Automatically turns off the player and HDMI-compatible components when the connected TV enters standby mode (BRAVIA Sync).
View Network Status: Displays the current network status. z For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Registered Media Remote Devices Displays a list of your registered “Media Remote” devices. Remote Start On: Permits turning on the system from the “Media Remote” device. Off: Turns off the function. Network Connection Diagnostics You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly.
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 15). , Switch the input selector on your TV to display the signal from the player.
OUT 2 jack (See “About AV Separation Mode” (page 17).). , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device. (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals.) , The device connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format of the player. Check the audio settings (page 33). The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by bitstream. The interactive audio is not output.
Skype interrupt the communication. Move the player away from such devices, or turn off such devices. There is severe humming or noise. , Set the volume of the connected TV lower. , Try moving the web camera with microphone away from the speakers of the connected TV. Network connection The player cannot connect to the network. , Check the network connection (page 18) and the network settings (page 36). You cannot connect your PC to the Internet after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is performed.
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 35). Others Playback does not start from the beginning of content. , Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from beginning]. Playback does not start from the resume point where you last stopped playing. , The resume point may be cleared from memory depending on the disc when – you open the disc tray. – you disconnect the USB device. – you play other content.
“Exxxx” or “TEMP” 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 “TEMP” 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 4).
Dimensions (approx.): 430 mm × 193 mm × 42 mm (17 in. × 7 5/8 in. × 1 11/16 in.) (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 1.9 kg (3 lb 3 oz) Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Supplied accessories Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device.
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) Your player has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region codes or ALL . Region code Playable types of files Video File format Extensions MPEG-1 Video/ PS*1*2 MPEG-2 Video/PS, TS*1*3 “.mpg,” “.mpeg,” “.m2ts,” “.mts” MPEG-4 AVC*1*2 “.mkv,” “.mp4,” “.m4v,” “.m2ts,” “.mts” WMV9*1*2 “.wmv,” “.asf” AVCHD*2*4 *5 Xvid “.avi” Music File format Extensions MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.
*5 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. *6 The player does not play coded files such as Lossless. *7 The player does not play animated PNG or animated GIF files. *8 For MPO files other than 3D, the key image or the first image is displayed. b Since communication via the wireless LAN function is established by radio waves, the wireless signal may be susceptible to interception.
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.
Language code list For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” (page 34). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Parental control/area code For details, see “Parental Control Area Code” (page 35).
Index Numerics 3D 12, 20 3D Output Setting 32 4K Output 33 A AUDIO 12 Audio Settings 33 B BD/DVD Viewing Settings 34 BD-LIVE 20 BD-R 43 BD-RE 43 Bitstream 39 Blu-ray Disc 43 BONUSVIEW 20 BRAVIA Sync 40 C CD 43 Child Lock 10, 41 Color buttons 13 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 16 Network 18 TV 15 Control for HDMI 35, 40 D Deep Color 33 Dimmer 35 Display 12 DLNA 22, 23, 37 Dolby Digital 34 DSD Output Mode 33 DTS 34 DVD 43 E Play information 21 Playable discs 43 POP UP/MENU 13 Q Quick Start Mode 36
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