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– 17 –
3. POSITION  OF  COUNTERMEASURE  PARTS
– 18 –
MEMO
1-1
SECTION  1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from  instruc-
tion manual (3-270-909-11).
BDP-S500
2
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.
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. As the 
laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc 
player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt 
to disassemble the cabinet. 
Refer servicing to qualified personnel 
only.
This label is located on the laser 
protective housing inside the enclosure.
This symbol is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk 
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications 
not expressly approved in this manual could void 
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note
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. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will 
not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 
or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 
or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
For customers in the U.S.A
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-
800-222-7669.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear 
of the unit. Record the serial number in the space 
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call 
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. BDP-S500
Serial No.______________
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-
877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty 
Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact 
our Customer Information Service Center at 
1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer 
Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, 
Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6
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.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, 
thinner, commercially available disc/
lens cleaners, or anti-static spray 
intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry 
the label before playing.
3
Important Safety 
Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation 
openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources 
such as radiators, heat registers, 
stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of 
the polarized or grounding-type 
plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. 
A grounding type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. 
The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fit into your 
outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being 
walked on or pinched particularly at 
plugs, convenience receptacles, and 
the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories 
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during 
lightning storms or when unused for 
long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified 
service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way, such as 
power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled or 
objects have fallen into the 
apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not 
operate normally, or has been 
dropped.
Precautions
On safety
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not 
place objects filled with liquids, such 
as vases, on the apparatus.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall 
into the cabinet, unplug the player and 
have it checked by qualified personnel 
before operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the 
AC power source as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player 
for a long time, be sure to disconnect 
the player from the wall outlet. To 
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp 
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
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  place the player in a location 
near heat sources, or in a place subject 
to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or 
mechanical shock.
• Do not install the player in an inclined 
position. It is designed to be operated 
in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the player and the discs away 
from equipment with strong magnets, 
such as microwave ovens, or large 
loudspeakers.
• Do  not  place heavy objects on the 
player.
• Do not install this player in a confined 
space, such as a bookshelf or similar 
unit.
• Install this player so that the power 
cord can be unplugged from the wall 
socket immediately in the event of 
trouble.
On operation
• If  the  player is brought directly from a 
cold to a warm location, or is placed in 
a very damp room, moisture may 
condense on the lenses inside the 
player. Should this occur, the player 
may not operate properly. In this case, 
remove the disc and leave the player 
turned on for about half an hour until 
the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the player, take out 
any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be 
damaged.
• Do not move the player with the sliding 
panel down.
• Do not apply a strong shock to the 
sliding panel.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while 
listening to a section with very low level 
inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the 
speakers may be damaged when a peak 
level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls 
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with 
a mild detergent solution. Moreover, 
wipe the glass part on the front panel 
with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any 
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens 
cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens 
cleaners (including wet or spray types). 
These may cause the apparatus to 
malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is repaired, 
repaired parts may be collected for reuse 
or recycling purposes.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of 
holding a still video image or on-screen 
display image on your television screen 
indefinitely. If you leave the still video 
image or on-screen display image 
displayed on your TV for an extended 
period of time you risk permanent 
damage to your television screen. 
Plasma display panel televisions and 
projection televisions are susceptible to 
this.
5
About this manual
Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. 
You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same 
or similar names as those on the remote.
The meanings of the icons used in this manual are described 
below:
*
1
BD-REs/BD-Rs in BDMV mode only.
*
2
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO 
(International Organization for Standardization)/IEC (International 
Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.
Note
The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match 
the graphics displayed on your TV screen.
This Player Can Play the 
Following Discs and Files
“Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
“Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-
R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
Supported file formats (DATA DVD only)
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs are called “DATA 
DVD” in this manual when the discs contain playable files. The 
following file formats are supported:
• MPEG-2 PS movie files.
• MP3 music files.
• JPEG* image files.
* JPEG format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
Notes about BD-ROM compatibility
This player supports BD-ROM Profile 1 only. Playback of later 
versions and BDs other than BD-ROM is not guaranteed. Since 
the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs 
may not play depending on the disc type and the version.
The audio output differs depending on the source, connected 
output jack, and selected audio settings. For details, see 
page 48.
Icon
Meaning
Functions available for BD-ROMs and 
BD-REs/BD-Rs*
1
, including DL discs.
Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and 
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or 
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode, 
including 8 cm discs.
Functions available for DATA DVDs 
(DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs containing MPEG-2 PS movie files, 
MP3*
2
 audio tracks, and JPEG image 
files).
Functions available for music CDs or CD-
Rs/CD-RWs in music CD Format.
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
Disc Format
Blu-ray Disc
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R
CD
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6
Examples of discs that the player 
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• BDs with cartridge.
• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs of VR mode.
• DVD-RAMs.
• HD DVDs.
• DVD Audio discs.
• DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music CD format).
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• VCDs/Super VCDs.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
Also, the player cannot play the following discs:
• A BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO with a different region code.
• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as 
PAL (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).
• A  disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still 
left on it.
Notes
• Notes about BD-REs/BD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some BD-REs/BD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player 
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, 
or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring 
software.
The DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly 
finalized. For more information, refer to the operating 
instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback 
functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even 
if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc 
by normal playback.
• Music  discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the 
Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs 
encoded with copyright protection technologies are being 
marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that 
among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the 
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
• Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD 
recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the 
other side.
However, since the audio material side does not conform to the 
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not 
guaranteed.
• Note about double-layer DVDs
The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily 
interrupted when the layers switch.
• Note  about 8 cm BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs
Some 8 cm BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs cannot be played on this 
player.
About playback of discs recorded in 
AVCHD format
This player can play AVCHD format discs. 
What is the AVCHD format?
The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera 
format used to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high 
definition) signals of either the 1080i specification*
1
 or the 720p 
specification*
2
 on DVDs, using efficient data compression 
coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted 
to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM 
system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher 
efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing 
format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high 
definition (HD) video signal shot on a digital video camera 
recorder to be recorded on DVD discs, in the same way as it 
would be for a standard definition (SD) television signal.
“AVCHD” and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric 
Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
*
1
A high definition specification which utilizes 1080 effective scanning 
lines and the interlace system.
*
2
A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning 
lines and the progressive system.
Notes
• Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording 
condition.
• The  AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not been correctly 
finalized.
TM
1-2
7
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 era. 
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, 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.
24p True Cinema
Movies shot with a film camera consist of 24 frames per second. 
Since conventional televisions (both CRT and flat panels) 
display frames either at 1/60 or 1/50 second intervals, the 24 
frames do not appear at an even pace.
When connected to a TV with 24p capabilities, the player 
displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals — the same interval 
originally shot with the film camera, thus faithfully reproducing 
the original cinema image.
HDMI Control (‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync)
‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync Function makes operations simple by 
connecting Sony components that are compatible with the 
HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord.
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*.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and 
other countries.
Esmertec and Jbed are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Esmertec AG.
© 2000-2007 Esmertec AG
* This player does not support downloadable BD-J content.
Support of uncompressed multi-channel Linear 
PCM
In combination with a compatible AV amplifier, the player can 
output up to 8ch Linear PCM surround sound*. With a non-
compatible amplifier, the player can output 5.1ch analog signals 
from its 5.1CH OUTPUT jack for high quality audio enjoyment.
* Note that the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack does not 
output 8ch signals. You will need an HDMI cord and an HDMI-
compatible device that support 8ch signals.
Support of “Dolby TrueHD” and “DTS-HD” — 
7.1 Channel Surround Sound
The player supports the bitstream output functionality of Dolby 
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High Resolution 
Audio bitstream via HDMI. It also supports the decoding 
functionality of Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus to Linear 
PCM via HDMI.
ALL
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
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WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
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1
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8
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 Content Protection), a copy protection technology that 
incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.
Library function for recorded files (For JPEG 
image, MP3 audio, MPEG-2 PS movie files 
only)
With DATA DVDs created on other DVD devices, three 
separate movie/music/photo Title List-browsers allow for easy 
sorting, searching and playback including a slideshow.
x.v.Color compatibility
This player supports playback of video contents on discs 
recorded with “x.v.Color” technology. To watch this video 
content with the “x.v.Color” space, a TV or other display device 
supporting both video image reproduction using “x.v.Color” 
standard and capability of manual switching of its color space 
setting is required. Please consult your owner’s manual of your 
display device for further information.
About x.v.Color
– x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard 
proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
– xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. 
This standard can express a wider color range than the 
currently used broadcast standard.
9
Getting S
tarted
Getting Started
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the 
settings of the player.
For jack and button names, see “
Index to 
Parts and Controls” (page 58).
Notes
• Plug  cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to 
be connected.
• You  cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have 
a video input jack.
• Be  sure to disconnect the power cord of each component 
before connecting.
• Do not apply too much pressure on the connecting cords. 
Pushing against the cabinet wall, etc., may damage the 
cord.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Video cord (phono plug × 1) (1)
• Stereo audio cord (phono plug × 2) (1)
• Power cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/
HDMI Cord  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords  . . . . . . . .12
Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . .16
Step 5: Preparing the Remote  . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 6: Easy Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 7: Additional Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .19
10
Step 2: Connecting the 
Video Cords/HDMI Cord
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector or AV 
amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns 
A
 through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, 
projector or AV amplifier (receiver).
In order to view 1080p progressive signals with a compatible 
TV, projector, or monitor with an HDMI input jack, you must 
select pattern D. You can use pattern C to view 480p/720p 
progressive signals or 1080i interlace signals on a compatible 
device with component video input jacks.
A
 Connecting to a video input jack
Connect the supplied video cord (yellow) to the yellow (video) 
jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To 
change the aspect ratio, see 
page 45.
Note
Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass 
the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the 
TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the 
player to this jack.
B
 Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy 
high quality images.
C
 Connecting to component video 
input jacks (Y, P
B
, P
R
)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 
using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords 
(not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate 
color reproduction and high quality images. You can also enjoy 
higher quality pictures from 480p/720p progressive signals or 1080i 
interlace signals, if your TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) is 
compatible.
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
Blu-ray Disc player
to VIDEO OUT
Video cord (supplied)
TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
(yellow)
(yellow)
VCR
Blu-ray Disc player
TV
Connect 
directly
INPUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
to S VIDEO
S VIDEO cord (not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
Blu-ray Disc player
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
5.1CH OUTPUT
L
R
WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
AC IN
Y
PB
PR
P
R
/C
R
P
B
/C
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
PB
PR
to COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT
(green)
(blue)
(red)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
Component video 
cord (not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
Blu-ray Disc player
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