Sony BDPS3700 User Manual

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Playback
You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with 
the “Blu-ray 3D” logo.
1Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc 
playback.
 Connect the player to your 3D-
compatible devices using a High 
Speed HDMI Cable.
 Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV 
Screen Size Setting for 3D] in 
[Screen Settings] (page 27).
2Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc.
The operation method differs 
depending on the disc. Refer to the 
instruction manual supplied with the 
disc.
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied 
with your TV and the connected device.
You can view 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
AOutput resolution/Video frequency
BTitle number or name
CThe currently selected angle
DThe currently selected audio and 
closed caption  (For customers in the 
USA) settings
EAvailable functions ( angle, 
audio, subtitle,  
closed caption (For customers in the 
USA))
FPlayback information
Displays the Play mode, Playing 
status bar, Disc type, Video codec, 
Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time, 
and Total playing time.
GChapter number
Enjoying Blu-ray 3D
(BDP-S5500/BX550 only)Displaying the play 
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Playing from a USB 
Device
For “Playable types of files”, see 
page 41.
1Connect the USB device to the 
USB jack on the player (page 11).
Refer to the instruction manual 
supplied with the USB device before 
connecting.
2Select  [USB device] using 

						

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Playback
“TV SideView” is a free mobile 
application for remote devices (such as 
smartphone, etc.). By using “TV 
SideView” with this player, you can 
easily enjoy the player by using the 
operation on your remote device. You 
can launch a service or application 
directly from the remote device and view 
the disc information during disc 
playback. “TV SideView” also can be 
used as a remote control and software 
keyboard.
Before you use the “TV SideView” 
device with this player for the first time, 
be sure to register the “TV SideView” 
device. Follow the on-screen 
instructions on the “TV SideView” 
device for registration.
bThe registration can only be performed on the 
home screen.
“Screen mirroring” is a function to 
display the screen of a mobile device on 
the TV by Miracast technology.
The player can be connected directly 
with a Screen mirroring compatible 
device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). You can 
enjoy the display screen of the device on 
your large TV screen. No wireless router 
(or access point) is required to use this 
feature.
b When using Screen mirroring, the quality of 
picture and sound may sometimes be 
deteriorated due to interference from other 
network.
 Some network functions may not be 
available during Screen mirroring.
 Make sure that the device is compatible with 
Miracast. Connectivity with all Miracast 
compatible devices is not guaranteed.
1Select [Screen mirroring] from  
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x[Data Contents]: Plays the contents 
of mixed disc.
[Video] only
x[3D Output Setting] (BDP-S5500/
BX550 only): 
Sets whether or not to 
output 3D video automatically.
x[A/V SYNC]: Adjusts the gap between 
picture and sound, by delaying the 
sound output in relation to the picture 
output (0 to 120 milliseconds).
x[Video Settings]:
– [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the 
picture settings for different lighting 
environments.
– [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like 
block noise in the picture.
– [MNR]: Reduces minor noise 
around the picture outlines 
(mosquito noise).
x[Pause]: Pauses the playback.x[Top Menu]: Displays the BD’s or 
DVD’s Top Menu.
x[Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the 
BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s 
menu.
x[Title Search]: Searches for a title on 
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts 
playback from the beginning.
x[Chapter Search]: Searches for a 
chapter and starts playback from the 
beginning.
x[Audio]: Switches the language track 
when multilingual tracks are recorded 
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects 
the sound track on CDs.
x[Subtitle]: Switches the subtitle 
language when multilingual subtitles 
are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD 
VIDEOs.
x[Closed Captions] (For customers 
in the USA): 
Selects closed caption 
format when available.
x[Angle]: Switches to other viewing 
angles when multi-angles are 
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD 
VIDEOs.
x[Number Entry]: Selects the number 
by using 
						

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Playback
[Photo] only
x[Slideshow Speed]: Changes the 
slideshow speed.
x[Slideshow Effect]: Sets the effect 
for slideshows.
x[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 CD-DAs.
x[Change Display]: Switches 
between [Grid View] and [List View].
x[View Image]: Displays the selected 
photo.
x[Slideshow]: Plays a slideshow.
x[Rotate Left]: Rotates the photo 
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
x[Rotate Right]: Rotates the photo 
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Internet (BDP-S5500/BX550/
S3500/BX350 only)
Browsing Websites
You can connect to the Internet and 
enjoy websites.
1Prepare the Internet Browser.
Connect the player to a network 
(page 18).
2Select  [All Apps] on the home 
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Internet/Settings and Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Settings 
Displays
Select  [Setup] on the home screen 
when you need to change the settings of 
the player.
The default settings are underlined.
1Select  [Setup] on the home 
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x[DVD Aspect Ratio]
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture 
with black bands on the top and bottom.
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height 
picture on the entire screen, with 
trimmed sides.
x[Cinema Conversion Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. The player 
automatically detects whether the 
material is video-based or film-based, 
and switches to the appropriate 
conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited 
for video-based material will always be 
selected regardless of the material.
x[Output Video Resolution]
Normally select [Auto]. Select [Original 
Resolution] to output the resolution 
recorded on the disc. When the 
resolution is lower than the SD 
resolution, it is scaled up to the SD 
resolution.
x[24p Output]
Outputs 24p video signals only when 
you connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV 
via an HDMI connection and the [Output 
Video Resolution] is set to [Auto] or 
[1080p].
[BD-ROM 24p Output][Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz 
video signals only when connecting a 
1080/24p-compatible TV using the 
HDMI OUT jack.
[On]: Turns on the function.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not 
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
[DVD-ROM 24p Output][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.
[Data content 24p Output][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.
[Network content 24p Output][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.
x[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. 
						

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Settings and Adjustments
x[HDMI Deep Color Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/
12bit/10bit video signals when the 
connected TV is compatible with Deep 
Color.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is 
unstable or colors appear unnatural.
x[Pause Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic 
moving pictures appear without blurring.
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high 
resolution.
[Audio Settings]
x[Digital Audio Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs 
audio signals according to the status of 
the connected devices.
[PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the 
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI 
OUT jack.
x[BD Audio MIX Setting]
[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by 
mixing the interactive and secondary 
audio to the primary audio.
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only. 
Select this to output HD audio signals to 
an AV amplifier (receiver).
x[Dolby D Compatible Output]
[On]: Converts DTS audio source to 
Dolby Digital audio by using EDID 
(Extended Display Identification Data).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x[Audio DRC]
[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.
x[Downmix]
[Surround]: Outputs audio signals with 
surround effects. Select this when 
connecting an audio device that supports 
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS 
Neo:6.
[Stereo]
: Outputs audio signals without 
surround effects. Select this when 
connecting an audio device that does not 
support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or 
DTS Neo:6.
[BD/DVD Viewing 
Settings]
x[BD/DVD Menu Language]
Selects the default menu language for 
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
Select [Select Language Code], and 
enter the code for your language, 
referring to “Language code list” 
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x[Audio Language]
Selects the default track language for 
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the 
language given priority in the disc is 
selected.
Select [Select Language Code], and 
enter the code for your language, 
referring to “Language code list” 
(page 44).
x[Subtitle Language]
Selects the default subtitle language for 
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
Select [Select Language Code], and 
enter the code for your language, 
referring to “Language code list” 
(page 44).
x[BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
[BD]: Plays BD layer.
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.
x[BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow]
: Prohibits Internet 
connection.
x[Delete BD Data]
Deletes data in the USB memory.
All data stored in the buda folder will be 
erased.
[Parental Control 
Settings]
x[Password]
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. If necessary, you can 
differentiate the restriction levels for 
BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet 
videos.
x[Parental Control Area Code]
Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD 
VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be 
limited according to the geographic area. 
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with 
different scenes. Follow the on-screen 
instructions and enter your four-digit 
password.
x[BD Parental Control] / 
[DVD Parental Control] / 
[Internet Video Parental Control]
By setting Parental Control, scenes can 
be blocked or replaced with different 
scenes. Follow the on-screen 
instructions and enter your four-digit 
password.
x[Internet Video Unrated]
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated 
Internet videos.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated 
Internet videos.