Sony BDP-S1 Operating Instructions (for firmware version 2.0 or higher) - Page 8

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 ALL 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. DVD BD REGION A AC IN CONTROL S IN/ IR IN HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL DVD BD REGION A 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT REAR CENTER L S VIDEO PR R WOOFER AUDIO OUT L R 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 noncompatible 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. 8 Main Features