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Blu-ray Disc™ / Getting Started

DVD Player Playback

Internet
Operating Instructions
Settings and Adjustments
Thank you for your purchase. Before using this
player, please read these instruction carefully. Additional Information

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For customers in United Arab

WARNING Emirates (BDP-S5500 only)

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this appliance to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the appliance.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Precautions
The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed • This unit operates on 110 V - 240 V AC,
only at a qualified service shop. 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating
voltage is identical with your local power
Do not expose batteries or appliances with supply.
battery-installed to excessive heat, such as • Install this unit so that the AC power cord
sunshine and fire. (mains lead) can be unplugged from the wall
socket immediately in the event of trouble.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used
in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Precautions
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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 metres.

On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
This label is located on the laser protective • To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
housing inside the enclosure. ventilation opening of the appliance with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sources (for example, lighted candles).
• Do not install this player in a confined space,
such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the player outdoors, in
vehicles, on ships, or on other vessels.
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
This product is classified Class 1 Laser product
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
by IEC60825-1:2007 and IEC60825-1:2014. This
label is located on rear surface of the product. 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.

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• Do not install the player in an inclined – Do not put anything heavy on the AC
position. It is designed to be operated in a power cord (mains lead) or pull on the AC
horizontal position only. power cord (mains lead) itself.
• Do not place metal objects in front of the
front panel. It may limit reception of radio On AC adaptor
waves. • Use the supplied AC adaptor for this player,
• Do not place the player in a place where as other adaptors may cause a malfunction.
medical equipment is in use. It may cause a • Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.
malfunction of medical instruments. • Do not confine the AC adaptor in a closed
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical place such as a bookshelf or an AV cabinet.
device, consult your physician or the • Do not connect the AC adaptor to a
manufacturer of your medical device before traveler’s electric transformer, which may
using the wireless LAN function. generate heat and cause a malfunction.
• This player should be installed and operated • Do not drop or apply shock.
with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm or On adjusting volume
more between the player and a person’s Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, section with very low level inputs or no audio
feet and ankles). signals. Your ears and the speakers may be
• Do not place heavy or unstable objects on damaged when the sound level reaches the
the player. peak.
• Do not place any objects other than discs on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to On cleaning
the player or the object. Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
• Take out any discs from the tray when you soft cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
move the player. If you don’t, the disc may scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
be damaged. benzine.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead)
and all other cables from the player when On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
you move the player. Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may
On power sources cause the apparatus to malfunction.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is On replacement of parts
connected to the wall outlet, even if the In the events that this player is repaired,
player itself has been turned off. repaired parts may be collected for reuse or
• Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if recycling purposes.
you are not going to use the player for a long On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
time. To disconnect the AC power cord
Observe the following as improper handling
(mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the
the cord.
connector.
• Observe following points to prevent the AC
• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the
power cord (mains lead) being damaged. Do
rear of the player and the HDMI connector
not use the AC power cord (mains lead) if it
by checking their shapes. Make sure the
is damaged, as doing so may result in an
connector is not upside down or tilted.
electric shock or fire.
– Do not pinch the AC power cord (mains
lead) between the player and wall, shelf,
etc.

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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
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when image or on-screen display image
moving the player. 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.

If you have any questions or problems

• Hold the HDMI connector straight when
concerning your player, please consult your
connecting or disconnecting the HDMI
nearest Sony dealer.
cable. Do not twist or force the HDMI
connector into the HDMI OUT jack. Copy Protection
Please be advised of the advanced content
On watching 3D video images
protection systems used in both Blu-ray
(BDP-S5500 only) Disc™ and DVD media. These systems,
Some people may experience discomfort called AACS (Advanced Access Content
(such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while System) and CSS (Content Scramble System),
watching 3D video images. Sony recommends may contain some restrictions on playback,
that all viewers take regular breaks while analogue output, and other similar features.
watching 3D video images. The length and The operation of this product and the
frequency of necessary breaks will vary from restrictions placed may vary depending on the
person to person. You must decide what works date of purchase, as the governing board of the
best. If you experience any discomfort, you AACS may adopt or change its restriction
should stop watching the 3D video images rules after the time of purchase.
until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if
you believe necessary. You should also Cinavia Notice
review (i) the instruction manual and/or the This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
caution message of any other device used the use of unauthorized copies of some
with, or Blu-ray Disc contents played with this commercially-produced film and videos and
product and (ii) our website their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
(http://www.sony-asia.com/support/) for the unauthorized copy is detected, a message will
latest information. The vision of young be displayed and playback or copying will be
children (especially those under six years old) interrupted.
is still under development. Consult your
doctor (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor) More information about Cinavia technology is
before allowing young children to watch 3D provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
video images. Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com.
Adults should supervise young children to To request additional information about
ensure they follow the recommendations Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your
listed above. mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer
Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San
Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
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For EULA (End User License Agreement),
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option menu on each network service icon.

For details of the other software licenses,

please select [Setup] and refer to [Software
License Information] in [System Settings].

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Contents
2 WARNING
2 Precautions

Getting Started
10 Guide to Parts and Controls
15 Step 1: Connecting the Player
17 Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection
17 Step 3: Easy Setup

Playback
19 Playing a Disc
21 Playing from a USB Device
21 Playing via a Network
22 Available Options

Internet (BDP-S5500 only)

25 Browsing Websites

Settings and Adjustments

26 Using the Settings Displays
26 [Software Update]
26 [Screen Settings]
28 [Audio Settings]
28 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings]
29 [Parental Control Settings]
30 [System Settings]
31 [Network Settings]
31 [Easy Network Settings]
32 [Resetting]

Additional Information
33 Troubleshooting
37 Specifications

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Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

1 2 34

6 5

A Door tray To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

B Z (open/close) You can lock the disc tray to avoid
accidental opening of the tray.
C [/1 (on/standby) While the player is turned on, press
Turns on the player, or sets to x (stop), HOME, and then TOP MENU
standby mode. button on the remote to lock or unlock
D Power indicator the tray.
Lights up when the player is
turned on.
E (USB) jack
Connect a USB device to this jack.
F Remote sensor

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Rear panel

Getting Started
A Ventilation holes
B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
C HDMI OUT jack
D LAN (100) terminal
E DC IN 12 V (AC adaptor input) jack

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A Z (open/close)
Remote Opens or closes the disc tray.
-TV- t (TV input select)
The available functions of the remote are Switches between TV and other
different depending on the disc or the input sources.
situation.
-TV- [/1 (TV on/standby)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby
mode.
[/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to
standby mode.
B Colour buttons (red/green/
yellow/blue)
Shortcut keys for interactive
functions.
C TOP MENU
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
POP UP/MENU
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s
Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
OPTIONS (page 22)
Displays the available options on the
screen.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.
b
M/m as a shortcut key for track search
during music CD playback.
Centre button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
z
HOME
N, 2 +, and AUDIO buttons have a tactile
dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when Enters the player’s home screen.
operating the player.

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(favourite) (page 14) AUDIO (page 29)

Accesses the application registered Selects the language track when
as favourite. multi-lingual tracks are recorded on
NET SERVICE BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Returns to the previous online Selects the sound track on CDs.
service portal. (muting)
D m/M (fast reverse/fast Turns off the sound temporarily.
forward) DISPLAY (page 20)
• Fast reverse/fast forward the disc Displays the playback and web

Getting Started
when you press the button during browsing (BDP-S5500 only)
playback. The search speed information on the screen.
changes each time you press the
button during video playback.
• Plays in slow motion, when
pressed for more than one second
in pause mode.
• Plays one frame at a time, when
you press for a short time in pause
mode.
N (play)
Starts or re-starts playback.
./> (previous/next)
Skips to the previous/next chapter,
track, or file.
X (pause)
Pauses or re-starts playback.
x (stop)
Stops playback and remembers the
stop point (resume point).
The resume point for a title/track is
the last point you played or the last
photo for a photo folder.
SUBTITLE (page 29)
Selects the subtitle language when
multi-lingual subtitles are recorded
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
2 (volume) +/–
Adjusts the TV volume.

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Home screen display Available options

The home screen appears when you Various settings and playback
press HOME. Select an application operations are available by pressing
using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. OPTIONS. The available items differ
Application Tools depending on the situation.
[Move Application]: Arranges
Update Services All Apps Setup
applications in [My Apps].
[Remove Application]: Deletes
You can enjoy many
services after updating
network services from No Disc
applications in [My Apps].
the Sony server.

You can customize this area by adding your favourite apps.

[Register as Favourite]: Registers 1
application into (favourite) remote
button.

[My Apps]: Manages favourite

application. You may add shortcuts for
application from [All Apps].
[Featured Apps]: Displays
recommended application.
[Update Services]: Updates network
applications list. Appears when network
application update is available.
[All Apps]: Shows all available
applications. You can add applications
to [My Apps] by pressing OPTIONS,
and select [Add to My Apps].
[Setup]: Adjusts the player’s settings.

b
Screen mirroring function is only available for
BDP-S5500.

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Step 1: Connecting the Player

Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you have made all the
connections.

Connecting to your TV

Getting Started
Connect the player to your TV with a High Speed HDMI Cable.

High Speed HDMI Cable High quality

(supplied)

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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] (page 28).

High Speed HDMI Cable

(supplied)

High Speed HDMI Cable

(not supplied)

t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 28).

Coaxial digital cable

(not supplied)

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Step 2: Preparing for Wireless Setup (BDP-S5500

only)
Network Connection
If you are not going to connect the player Use the wireless LAN that is built into
to a network, proceed to “Step 3: Easy the player.
Setup” (page 17).

Getting Started
Wired Setup
LAN cable (not supplied)
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN
(100) terminal on the player.
Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet
router Cable modem

LAN cable
(not supplied) Step 3: Easy Setup

When turned on for the first time

Broadband ADSL modem/ Internet
router Cable modem Wait for a short while before the
player turns on and starts [Easy
z Initial Settings].
The use of a shielded and straight interface
cable (LAN cable) is recommended.
1 Insert two R03 (size AAA)
batteries by matching the 3 and
# ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery
compartment of the remote.

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b
2 Connect the supplied AC adaptor When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete,
and AC power cord (mains lead) select [Easy Network Settings] to use the
in the numeric order shown network functions of the player.
below. When removing them, do
so in reverse order.

1 to DC IN 12 V
AC adaptor (supplied)

AC power cord (mains lead)

3
to mains
(supplied)

3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.

4 Turn on the TV and set the input

selector on your TV. This will
show the signal from the player
on your TV screen.

5 Perform [Easy Initial Settings].

Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the basic settings using
</M/m/, and ENTER on the
remote.

</M/m/,

ENTER

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Enjoying BONUSVIEW/
Playback BD-LIVE
Playing a Disc Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE”
logo have bonus contents and other data
For playable discs, see page 38. that can be downloaded for your
enjoyment.
1 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on your TV screen. 1 Connect a USB memory to the
2

Playback
Press Z, and place a disc on the USB jack on the player (page 10).
disc tray. Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory
as your local storage.

2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE

only).
• Connect the player to a network
(page 17).
• Set [BD Internet Connection] in
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] to
[Allow] (page 29).

3 Insert a BD-ROM with

Playing side facing down
BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.
The operation method differs
depending on the disc. Refer to the
3 Press Z to close the disc tray. instruction manual supplied with the
Playback starts. disc.
If playback does not start
automatically, select [Video],
[Music], or [Photo] category z
in [Disc], and press ENTER. To delete data in the USB memory, select
[Delete BD Data] in [BD/DVD Viewing
Settings], and press ENTER. All data stored in
the buda folder will be erased.

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Enjoying Blu-ray 3D Displaying the play

(BDP-S5500 only) information

You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with You can view the playback information,
the “Blu-ray 3D” logo. etc., by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs
depending on the disc type and player
1 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc status.
playback.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
• 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 26).

2 Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc.

The operation method differs
depending on the disc. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
disc.
A Output resolution/Video frequency
z B Title number or name
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
with your TV and the connected device. C The currently selected angle
D The currently selected audio setting
E Available functions ( angle,
audio, subtitle)
F Playback information
Displays the Play mode, Playing
status bar, Disc type, Video codec,
Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time,
and Total playing time.
G Chapter number

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To play a file from a DLNA server via

Playing from a USB this unit (DLNA player)
Device
For “Playable types of files”, see
page 39.
Server
Player
1 Connect the USB device to the
USB jack on the player (page 10).
Refer to the instruction manual Select [Video], [Music], or
supplied with the USB device before [Photo] category from [Media

Playback
connecting. Server] in [All Apps], then choose the
2 Select [USB device] using
file you want to play.
</M/m/,, and press ENTER. To play a file from a DLNA server via
another product (Renderer)
3 Select [Video], [Music], When you play files from a DLNA
or [Photo] category using Server on this unit, you can use a DLNA
M/m, and press ENTER. Controller-compatible product (a phone,
etc.), to control playback.

Playing via a Network

Server
Renderer
Playing files on a Home
Network (DLNA) (BDP-S5500
only) Controller

A DLNA-compatible product can play Control this unit using a DLNA

video/music/photo files stored on controller. Refer to the instruction
another DLNA-compatible product via a manual supplied with the DLNA
network. controller.

1 Prepare to use DLNA.

• Connect the player to a network
(page 17).
• Prepare the other necessary
DLNA-compatible products.
Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the product.

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b
Using “TV SideView” • When using Screen mirroring, the quality of
picture and sound may sometimes be
(BDP-S5500 only) deteriorated due to interference from other
network.
“TV SideView” is a free mobile • Some network functions may not be
application for remote devices (such as available during Screen mirroring.
smartphone, etc.). By using “TV • Make sure that the device is compatible with
SideView” with this player, you can Miracast. Connectivity with all Miracast
compatible devices is not guaranteed.
easily enjoy the player by using the
operation on your remote device. You
can launch a service or application
1 Select [Screen mirroring] from
home screen using </M/m/,,
directly from the remote device and view
and press ENTER.
the disc information during disc
playback. “TV SideView” also can be
used as a remote control and software
2 Follow the on-screen
instructions.
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 Available Options
instructions on the “TV SideView”
device for registration. Various settings and playback
operations are available by pressing
b OPTIONS. The available items differ
The registration can only be performed on the depending on the situation.
home screen.
Common options
x [Repeat Setting]: Sets the repeat
Using Screen mirroring mode.
x [3D Menu] (BDP-S5500 only):
(BDP-S5500 only) – [Simulated 3D]: Adjusts the
simulated 3D effect.
“Screen mirroring” is a function to – [3D Depth Adjustment]: Adjusts the
display the screen of a mobile device on depth of 3D image.
the TV by Miracast technology. – [2D Playback]: Sets playback to 2D
The player can be connected directly image.
with a Screen mirroring compatible x [Play]/[Stop]: Starts or stops the
device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). You can playback.
enjoy the display screen of the device on x [Play from start]: Plays the item
your large TV screen. No wireless router from the beginning.
(or access point) is required to use this x [Change Category]: Switches
feature. category between [Video],
[Music] and [Photo] category.

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x [Data Contents]: Plays the contents x [Number Entry]: Selects the number
of mixed disc. by using </M/m/, key on the
remote.
[Video] only x [Video Search] (BDP-S5500 only):
x [3D Output Setting] (BDP-S5500
Displays information on the
only): Sets whether or not to output BD-ROM/DVD-ROM based on
3D video automatically. Gracenote technology.
x [A/V SYNC]: Adjusts the gap between
Searches for related information using
picture and sound, by delaying the keywords from Gracenote when
sound output in relation to the picture selecting [Cast] or [Related].
output (0 to 120 milliseconds). Displays a list of titles when selecting
x [Video Settings]: [Playback History] or [Search
– [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the

Playback
History].
picture settings for different lighting
environments. [Music] only
– [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like x [Track Search]: Searches the track
block noise in the picture. number during music CD playback.
– [MNR]: Reduces minor noise x [Add Slideshow BGM]: Registers
around the picture outlines music files in the USB memory as
(mosquito noise). slideshow background music (BGM).
x [Pause]: Pauses the playback. x [Music Search] (BDP-S5500 only):
x [Top Menu]: Displays the BD’s or Displays information on the audio CD
DVD’s Top Menu. (CD-DA) based on Gracenote
x [Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the technology.
BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s Searches for related information using
menu. keywords from Gracenote when
x [Title Search]: Searches for a title on selecting [Track], [Artist] or
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts [Related].
playback from the beginning. Displays a list of titles when selecting
x [Chapter Search]: Searches for a [Playback History] or [Search
chapter and starts playback from the History].
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 [Angle]: Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles are
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
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[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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A Virtual Cursor
Press </M/m/, to display the
Internet (BDP-S5500 only) virtual cursor.
Consists of three different visual
Browsing Websites states; (arrow) for normal,
(pointer) for links such as text
You can connect to the Internet and and images and (I-beam) for
enjoy websites. editable text input field in website.
B Shortcuts
1 Prepare the Internet Browser.
Move the virtual cursor to the top
Connect the player to a network
of website to display the shortcuts.
(page 17).
C Browser Bar
2 Select [All Apps] on the home Press DISPLAY or move the virtual

Internet (BDP-S5500 only)

screen using </M/m/,. cursor to the top of website to
display the browser bar.
3 Select [Internet Browser]
D Scroll bar
using </M/m/,, and press
Move the virtual cursor to the
ENTER.
nearest edge by pressing
</M/m/,, and the website will
z
scroll accordingly.
This browser does not support some websites
functions, and some websites may not be E Text Input field
shown correctly. Move the virtual cursor to the text
input field, and press ENTER to
display the software keyboard.
Internet browser display
F Secured Connection Icon
Displays when the website is
The display information differs
protected and connected safely.
depending on the website and page
status. G Progress Bar
Appears when the website is being
load.
History Tabs Bookmarks

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• If your network condition is poor, visit

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/ to
Settings and Adjustments download the latest software version and
update via USB memory.
You can also get information about update
Using the Settings functions from the website or consult your
nearest Sony dealer or local authorised Sony
Displays Service facility.

Select [Setup] on the home screen

when you need to change the settings of
the player. [Screen Settings]
The default settings are underlined.

1 Select [Setup] on the home x [3D Output Setting]

screen using </M/m/,. (BDP-S5500 only)
[Auto]: Normally select this.
2 Select the setup category icon [Off]: Select this to display all content in
using M/m, and press ENTER. 2D.

x [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D]

(BDP-S5500 only)
[Software Update] Sets the screen size of your
3D-compatible TV.
x [Update via Internet]
Updates the player’s software using x [TV Type]
available network. Make sure that the [16:9]: Select this when connecting to a
network is connected to the Internet. For wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
details, see “Step 2: Preparing for mode function.
Network Connection” (page 17). [4:3]: Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV without a wide mode
x [Update via USB Memory] function.
Updates the player’s software using
USB memory. Make sure that the x [Screen Format]
Software Update Folder is correctly [Full]: Select this when connecting to a
named as “UPDATE” and all the update TV with a wide mode function. Displays
files must be stored in this folder. The a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio
player can recognise up to 500 files/ even on a wide-screen TV.
folders in a single layer including the [Normal]: Changes the picture size to fit
update files/folders. the screen size with the original picture
aspect ratio.
z
• We recommend performing the software
update every 2 months or so.

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[BD-ROM 24p Output]

x [DVD Aspect Ratio]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture
video signals only when connecting a
with black bands on the top and bottom.
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.

[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height [DVD-ROM 24p Output]

picture on the entire screen, with [Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
trimmed sides. 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.

Settings and Adjustments

[Data content 24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
x [Cinema Conversion Mode] video signals only when connecting a
[Auto]: Normally select this. The player 1080/24p-compatible TV using the
automatically detects whether the HDMI OUT jack.
material is video-based or film-based, [Off]: Select this when your TV is not
and switches to the appropriate compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited [Network content 24p Output]
for video-based material will always be [Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
selected regardless of the material. video signals only when connecting a
1080/24p-compatible TV using the
x [Output Video Resolution] HDMI OUT jack.
Normally select [Auto]. Select [Original [Off]: Select this when your TV is not
Resolution] to output the resolution compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
recorded on the disc. When the
resolution is lower than the SD x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
resolution, it is scaled up to the SD [Auto]: Automatically detects the
resolution. connected TV type, and switches to the
matching colour setting.
x [24p Output] [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2
Outputs 24p video signals only when video signals.
you connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV [YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4
via an HDMI connection and the [Output video signals.
Video Resolution] is set to [Auto] or [RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.
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x [HDMI Deep Colour Output] x [Audio DRC]

[Auto]: Normally select this. [Auto]: Performs playback at the
[16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/ dynamic range specified by the disc
12bit/10bit video signals when the (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played
connected TV is compatible with Deep back at the [On] level.
Colour. [On]: Performs playback at a standard
[Off]: Select this when the picture is compression level.
unstable or colours appear unnatural. [Off]: No compression works. A more
dynamic sound is produced.
x [Pause Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic x [Downmix]
moving pictures appear without blurring. [Surround]: Outputs audio signals with
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high surround effects. Select this when
resolution. connecting an audio device that supports
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS
Neo:6.
[Stereo]: Outputs audio signals without
[Audio Settings] surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that does not
support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or
x [Digital Audio Output] DTS Neo:6.
[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
[BD/DVD Viewing
OUT jack. Settings]
x [BD Audio MIX Setting]
x [BD/DVD Menu Language]
[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by
Selects the default menu language for
mixing the interactive and secondary
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
audio to the primary audio.
Select [Select Language Code], and
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only.
enter the code for your language,
Select this to output HD audio signals to
referring to “Language code list”
an AV amplifier (receiver).
(page 42).

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.

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x [Audio Language]
Selects the default track language for [Parental Control
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the Settings]
language given priority in the disc is
selected. x [Password]
Select [Select Language Code], and Sets or changes the password for the
enter the code for your language, Parental Control function. A password
referring to “Language code list” allows you to set a restriction on
(page 42). BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet
video playback. If necessary, you can
x [Subtitle Language] differentiate the restriction levels for
Selects the default subtitle language for BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. videos.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language, x [Parental Control Area Code]

Settings and Adjustments

referring to “Language code list” Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD
(page 42). VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be
limited according to the geographic area.
x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer] Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
[BD]: Plays BD layer. different scenes. Follow the on-screen
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer. instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
x [BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this. x [BD Parental Control] /
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet [DVD Parental Control] /
connection. [Internet Video Parental Control]
By setting Parental Control, scenes can
x [Delete BD Data] be blocked or replaced with different
Deletes data in the USB memory. scenes. Follow the on-screen
All data stored in the buda folder will be instructions and enter your four-digit
erased. password.

x [Internet Video Unrated]

[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated
Internet videos.

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x [Auto Display]
[System Settings] [On]: Automatically displays
information on the screen when
changing the viewing titles, picture
x [OSD Language]
modes, audio signals, etc.
Selects on-screen display language for [Off]: Displays information only when
your player. you press DISPLAY.

x [HDMI Settings]
x [Screen Saver]
By connecting Sony components that are [On]: Turns on the screen saver function.
compatible with HDMI functions with a The screen saver image appears when
High Speed HDMI Cable, operation is you do not use the player for more than
simplified. 10 minutes while an on-screen display is
displayed.
[Control for HDMI]
[Off]: Turns off the function.
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync
features are available:
– One-Touch Play x [Software Update Notification]
– System Power-Off [On]: Sets the player to inform you of
– Language Follow newer software version information
[Off]: Turns off the function. (page 26).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
z
For details, refer to the instruction manual
x [Gracenote Settings] (BDP-S5500
supplied with the TV or components.
only)
[Linked to TV-off] [Auto]: Automatically downloads disc
[Valid]: Automatically turns off the information when disc playback stops.
player when the connected TV enters Connect to the network for
standby mode (BRAVIA Sync). downloading.
[Invalid]: Turns off the function. [Manual]: Downloads the disc
information when [Video Search] or
x [Quick Start Mode] [Music Search] is selected.
[On]: Shortens the startup time when
turning on the player. x [Device Name] (BDP-S5500 only)
[Off]: Reduces standby power Displays the player’s name. The player’s
consumption. name can be changed.

x [Auto Standby] x [System Information]

[On]: Automatically returns to standby Displays the player’s software version
mode if no button is pressed for more information and the MAC address.
than 20 minutes.
[Off]: Turns off the function. x [Software License Information]
Displays information about the Software
License.

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x [Auto Renderer Access

[Network Settings] Permission] (BDP-S5500 only)
[On]: Allows automatic access from
newly detected DLNA controller-
x [Internet Settings]
compatible product.
Connect the player to the network [Off]: Turns off the function.
beforehand. For details, see “Step 2:
Preparing for Network Connection”
x [Renderer Access Control]
(page 17).
[Wired Setup] (BDP-S5500 only): (BDP-S5500 only)
Select this when you connect to a Displays a list of DLNA controller-
broadband router using a LAN cable. compatible products and sets whether or
[Wireless Setup(built-in)] (BDP-S5500 not each product is accessible via this
only): Select this when you use the player.
wireless LAN that is built into the player
for wireless network connection. x [Registered Remote Devices]
(BDP-S5500 only)

Settings and Adjustments

x [Network Connection Status] Displays a list of your registered remote
Displays the current network status. devices.

x [Network Connection x [Remote Start]

Diagnostics] [On]: Turns the player on or off using
Checks for the proper network your remote device when connecting to
connection by running the network the network.
diagnostics. [Off]: Turns off the function.

x [Screen mirroring RF Setting]

(BDP-S5500 only)
[Auto]: Sets the RF (Radio Frequency)
[Easy Network
channel band automatically for Screen Settings]
mirroring connection.
[CH 1]/[CH 6]/[CH 11]: Sets CH 1/
Select [Easy Network Settings] to
CH 6/CH 11 as priority.
specify the network settings. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
x [Connection Server Settings]
(BDP-S5500 only)
Sets whether or not to display the
connected server.

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[Resetting]
x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]
Resets the player settings to the factory
default by selecting the group of settings.
All the settings within the group will be
reset.

x [Initialise Personal Information]

Erases your personal information stored
in the player.

b
If you dispose, transfer or resell this unit,
please delete all Personal Information for
security purposes. Please take the appropriate
measures such as logging out after using a
network service.

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The display language on the screen

Additional Information switches automatically when
connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, When [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI
Troubleshooting Settings] is set to [On] (page 30), the
display language on the screen
If you experience any of the following automatically switches according to
difficulties while using the player, use the language setting of the connected
this troubleshooting guide to help TV (if you change the setting on your
remedy the problem before requesting TV, etc.).
repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Sound
Picture There is no sound or the sound is not
output correctly.
There is no picture or the picture is , Check that all the connecting cables
not output correctly. are securely connected (page 15).

Additional Information
, Check that all the connecting cables , Switch the input selector on your AV
are securely connected (page 15). amplifier (receiver) so that the audio
, Switch the input selector on your TV signals of the player are output from
to display the signal from the player. your AV amplifier (receiver).
, Reset the [Output Video Resolution] to , If the audio signal does not come
the lowest resolution by pressing through the DIGITAL OUT
x (stop), HOME, and then POP UP/ (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check
MENU button on the remote. the audio settings (page 28).
, Try the following: 1Turn the player , For HDMI connections, try the
off and on again. 2Turn the connected following: 1Turn the player off and
equipment off and on again. on again. 2Turn the connected
3Disconnect and then reconnect the equipment off and on again.
HDMI cable. 3Disconnect and then reconnect the
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a HDMI cable.
DVI device that does not support , For HDMI connections, if the player is
copyright protection technology. connected to a TV through an AV
, Check the [Output Video Resolution] amplifier (receiver), try connecting the
settings in the [Screen Settings] HDMI cable directly to the TV. Refer
(page 27). also to the instruction manual supplied
, For BD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs, check with the AV amplifier (receiver).
the [24p Output] in [Screen Settings] , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
(page 27). DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept
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, The device connected to the HDMI

OUT jack does not support the audio Disc
format of the player. Check the audio
settings (page 28). The disc does not play.
, The disc is dirty or skewed.
The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High with the playback side facing down.
Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD , The disc has a format that cannot be
Master Audio) is not output by played back by this player (page 38).
bitstream. , The player cannot play a recorded disc
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio that is not correctly finalised.
Settings] to [Off] (page 28). , The region code on the BD or DVD
, Check that the connected AV amplifier does not match the player.
(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.
USB device
The interactive audio is not output. The player does not detect a USB
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio
device connected to the player.
Settings] to [On] (page 28).
, Make sure that the USB device is
securely connected to the USB jack.
Message Code 3 [Audio outputs , Check if the USB device or a cable is
temporarily muted. Do not adjust the damaged.
playback volume. The content being , Check if the USB device is on.
played is protected by Cinavia and is , If the USB device is connected via a
not authorized for playback on this USB hub, connect the USB device
device. For more information, see directly to the player.
http://www.cinavia.com. Message
Code 3.] appears on the screen when
Internet streaming
playing a disc.
, The audio track of the video that you
are playing contains a Cinavia code
The picture/sound is poor/certain
indicating that it is an unauthorised programmes display a loss of detail,
copy of professionally-produced especially during fast-motion or dark
content (page 4). scenes.
, Picture/sound quality may be
improved by changing the connection
speed. Recommended connection
speed is of at least 2.5 Mbps for
standard definition video (10 Mbps for
high definition video).

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The desired wireless router do not

Network connection
appear in the wireless network list
(BDP-S5500 only).
The player cannot connect to the
, Press RETURN to return to the
network. previous screen, and try wireless setup
, Check the network connection again. If the desired wireless router is
(page 17) and the network settings still not detected, select [New
(page 31). connection registration] to perform
[Manual registration].
The PC cannot connect to the Internet
after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is The message [A new software version
performed (BDP-S5500 only). is available. Please go to the “Setup”
, The wireless settings of the router may section of the menu and select
change automatically if you use the “Software Update” to perform the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before
update.] appears on the screen when
adjusting the settings of the router. In
this case, change the wireless settings
turning the player on.
of your PC accordingly. , See [Software Update] (page 26) to

Additional Information
update the player to a newer software
version.
You cannot connect the player to the
wireless LAN router (BDP-S5500
only). Control for HDMI (BRAVIA
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on. Sync)
, Depending on the surrounding
environment, such as the wall material,
radio wave receiving condition, or The [Control for HDMI] function does
obstacles between the player and the not work (BRAVIA Sync).
wireless LAN router, the , Check that [Control for HDMI] in
communication distance may be [HDMI Settings] is set to [On]
shortened. Move the player and the (page 30).
wireless LAN router closer to each , If you change the HDMI connection,
other. turn the player off and on again.
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency , If power failure occurs, set [Control
band, such as a microwave, Bluetooth, for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to
or digital cordless device, may [Off], then set [Control for HDMI] in
interrupt the communication. Move [HDMI Settings] to [On] (page 30).
the player away from such devices, or , Check the following and refer to the
turn off such devices. instruction manual supplied with the
component.
– the connected component is
compatible with the [Control for
HDMI] function.
– the connected component’s setting
for the [Control for HDMI] function
is correct.
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, When you connect the player to a TV

Playback does not start from the
through an AV amplifier (receiver),
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not
resume point where you last stopped
compatible with the [Control for playing.
HDMI] function, you may be unable , The resume point may be cleared from
to control the TV from the player. memory depending on the disc when
– if you change the HDMI – you open the disc tray.
connection, disconnect and – you disconnect the USB device.
reconnect the AC power cord – you play other content.
(mains lead), or a power failure – you turn off the player.
occurs, try the following: 1Switch
the input selector of the AV Message Code 1 [Playback stopped.
amplifier (receiver) so that the The content being played is protected
picture from the player appears on by Cinavia and is not authorized for
the TV screen. 2Set [Control for playback on this device. For more
HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to [Off],
information, see http://
then set [Control for HDMI] in
www.cinavia.com. Message Code 1.]
[HDMI Settings] to [On] (page 30).
Refer to the instruction manual appears on the screen when playing a
supplied with the AV amplifier disc.
(receiver). , The audio track of the video that you
are playing contains a Cinavia code
indicating it was intended for
The System Power-Off function does
presentation using professional
not work (BRAVIA Sync). equipment only and is not authorised
, Check that [Control for HDMI] and for playback by consumers (page 4).
[Linked to TV-off] in [HDMI Settings]
are set to [On] and [Valid] (page 30).
The disc tray does not open and you
cannot remove the disc even after you
Others press Z.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player
off, and disconnect the AC power cord
Playback does not start from the
(mains lead). 2Reconnect the AC
beginning of content.
power cord (mains lead) while
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from
pressing down Z on the player.
start].
3Keep pressing down Z on the player
until the tray opens. 4Remove the
disc. 5Disconnect and reconnect the
AC power cord (mains lead) again to
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The message [[EJECT] Key is General

Power requirements:
currently unavailable.] appears on 12 V DC with AC adaptor
the screen after Z (open/close) is Rating: Input 110 V - 240 V AC,
pressed. 50/60 Hz
, Contact your nearest Sony dealer or Power consumption (when using AC
local authorised Sony service facility. adaptor):
BDP-S5500: 11 W
BDP-S1500: 8.8 W
The player does not respond to any Dimensions (approx.):
button. 230 mm × 194 mm × 39 mm
, Moisture has condensed inside the (width/depth/height)
player (page 2). incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 0.8 kg
Operating temperature:
5 ºC to 35 ºC
Operating humidity:
Specifications 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
System
AC adaptor (AC-M1208WW) (1)

Additional Information
Laser: Semiconductor laser AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
Inputs and outputs High Speed HDMI Cable (1)
(Jack name: Remote commander (remote) (1)
Jack type/Output level/Load R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
impedance)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Specifications and design are subject to
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms change without notice.
HDMI OUT:
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
LAN (100):
100BASE-TX Terminal
USB:
USB jack Type A (For connecting a
USB memory, memory card reader,
digital still camera, and digital video
camera)
DC IN:
BDP-S5500: 12 V DC, 750 mA
BDP-S1500: 12 V DC, 600 mA
Wireless (BDP-S5500 only)
Wireless LAN standard:
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency range:
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-13
Modulation:
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Note on Discs
Playable discs This product is designed to playback
discs that conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of
Blu-ray BD-ROM the music discs encoded with copyright
Disc*1 BD-R*2/BD-RE*2 protection technologies do not conform
DVD*3 DVD-ROM to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
DVD-R/DVD-RW therefore, these discs may not be
DVD+R/DVD+RW playable by this product.
CD*3 CD-DA (Music CD) Note on playback operations of BDs/
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW
DVDs
Some playback operations of BDs/
*1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are DVDs may be intentionally set by
new and evolving, some discs may not be software producers. Since this player
playable depending on the disc type and the plays BDs/DVDs according to the disc
version. contents the software producers
The audio output differs depending on the designed, some playback features may
source, connected output jack, and selected not be available.
audio settings.
*2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1 Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs
BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic The playback pictures and sound may be
pigment type BD-R (LTH type) momentarily interrupted when the layers
The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be switch.
played if postscripts are recordable.
*3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
been correctly finalised. For more only)
information, refer to the instruction manual
Your player has a region code printed on
supplied with the recording device.
the rear of the unit and will only play
Discs that cannot be played BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs labeled with
• BDs with cartridge identical region codes or ALL .
• BDXLs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD DVDs Region code
• DVD Audio discs
• PHOTO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• Super VCDs
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Playable types of files

Video
Codec Container Extension With Audio

MPEG-1 PS .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG

Video*1 MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
PS*3 .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG
MPEG-2
TS*4 .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
Video*2
*1
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3
Xvid
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
MKV*1 .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
MP4*1 .mp4, .m4v AAC
TS*1

Additional Information
.m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC

MPEG4/AVC*5 Quick*6 .mov Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3

Time
FLV*6 .flv, .f4v LPCM, AAC, MP3
3gpp/ .3gp, .3g2,
AAC
3gpp2*6 .3gpp, .3gp2
TS .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
VC1*1
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
ASF .wmv, .asf WMA9, WMA 10 Pro
WMV9*1*7
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
Quick Time .mov Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
Motion JPEG*6
AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3

Format
AVCHD (Ver.2.0)*1*8*9*10

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*10
Music The player can play AVCHD 3D format
(BDP-S5500 only).
Codec Extension *11 The player can play “.mka” files.
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio (This file cannot be played on a DLNA
.mp3
Layer III)*11 *12
server (BDP-S5500 only).)
The player does not play animated PNG or
AAC/HE-AAC*1*11 .m4a, .aac*6 animated GIF files.
*13
WMA9 Standard*1 .wma For MPO files other than 3D, the key
image or the first image is displayed
WMA 10 Pro*6 .wma (BDP-S5500 only).
*11
LPCM .wav b
• Some files may not play depending on the
FLAC*1 .flac, .fla
file format, file encoding, recording
Dolby Digital*6*11 .ac3 condition, or DLNA server condition
(BDP-S5500 only).
Vorbis*6 .ogg • Some files edited on a PC may not play.
Monkey’s Audio*6 .ape • Some files may not be able to perform fast
forward or fast reverse function.
Photo • The player does not play coded files such as
DRM and Lossless.
Format Extension • The player can recognise the following files
or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB
JPEG .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe devices:
PNG .png*12 – up to folders in the 9th layer, including the
root folder.
GIF .gif*12 – up to 500 files/folders in a single layer.
MPO .mpo*6*13 • The player can recognise the following files
or folders stored in the DLNA server
*1 The player may not play this file format on (BDP-S5500 only):
a DLNA server (BDP-S5500 only). – up to folders in the 19th layer.
*2 – up to 999 files/folders in a single layer.
The player can only play standard
• The player can support frame rate:
definition video on a DLNA server
– up to 60 fps for AVCHD (MPEG4/AVC)
(BDP-S5500 only).
*3 only.
The player does not play DTS format files
– up to 30 fps for other video codecs.
on a DLNA server (BDP-S5500 only).
*4 • The player can support video bit rate up to
The player can only play Dolby Digital
40 Mbps.
format files on a DLNA server
• Some USB devices may not work with this
(BDP-S5500 only). player.
*5 The player can support AVC up to Level • The player can recognise Mass Storage
4.1. Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory
*6
The player does not play this file format on or an HDD), Still Image Capture Device
a DLNA server (BDP-S5500 only). (SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard.
*7 The player can support WMV9 up to
Advance Profile.
*8 The player can support frame rate up to
60 fps.
*9 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 finalised.
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• To avoid data corruption or damage to the WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)

USB memory or devices, turn off the player TKIP is a security technology developed
when connecting or removing the USB to correct the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP
memory or devices. assures a higher security level than
• The player may not play high bit rate video
WEP.
files on DATA CDs smoothly. It is
recommended to play such files using WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
DATA DVDs or DATA BDs. AES is a security technology that uses an
advanced security method that is distinct
from WEP and TKIP.
About wireless LAN security AES assures a higher security level than
(BDP-S5500 only) WEP or TKIP.

Since communication via the wireless

LAN function is established by radio
Notes About the Discs
waves, the wireless signal may be
susceptible to interception. To protect • To keep the disc
wireless communication, this player clean, handle the
supports various security functions. Be disc by its edge. Do

Additional Information
sure to correctly configure the security not touch the
settings in accordance with your network surface.
environment. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the
disc may cause it to malfunction.
No Security
• Do not expose the disc to direct
Although you can easily make settings,
sunlight or heat sources such as hot air
anyone can intercept wireless
ducts, or leave it in a car parked in
communication or intrude into your
direct sunlight as the temperature may
wireless network, even without any
rise considerably inside the car.
sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
there is a risk of unauthorised access or
• Clean the disc with a
interception of data.
cleaning cloth. Wipe
WEP the disc from the
WEP applies security to centre out.
communications to prevent outsiders • Do not use solvents
from intercepting communications or such as benzine,
intruding into your wireless network. thinner, commercially available disc/
WEP is a legacy security technology that lens cleaners, or anti-static spray
enables older devices, which do not intended for vinyl LPs.
support TKIP/AES, to be connected. • If you have printed the disc’s label, dry
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• Do not use the following discs.

– A lens cleaning disc. Language code list
– A disc that has a non-standard shape
(e.g., card, heart). For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing
– A disc with a label or sticker on it. Settings] (page 28).
– A disc that has cellophane tape or The language spellings conform to the
sticker adhesive on it. ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
• Do not resurface the playing side of a
disc to remove surface scratches. Code Language
1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic
Code numbers of controllable 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani
TVs 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari
Hold down -TV- [/1 and the TV 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali
manufacturer’s code using the remote 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton
1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican
buttons for 2 seconds.
1097 Czech 1103 Welsh
If more than one remote button is listed,
1105 Danish 1109 German
try entering them one at a time until you 1130 Bhutani; 1142 Greek
find the one that works with your TV. Dzongkha
1144 English 1145 Esperanto
Manufacturer Remote Button 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian
Sony (Default) Colour button 1151 Basque 1157 Persian
(red) 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese 1174 French
Philips Colour button 1181 Frisian 1183 Irish
(green) / Colour 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician
button (yellow) / 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati
RETURN 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi
Panasonic Colour button 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian
(blue) / Centre 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua
button (ENTER) 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic
Hitachi TOP MENU 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish
Sharp M
1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian
Toshiba POP UP/MENU 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic;
Kalaallisut
Loewe < 1299 Cambodian; 1300 Kannada
Khmer
Samsung , 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri
LG/Goldstar m 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin 1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian; Lao 1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian 1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi

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Code Language
1357 Malay 1358 Malese;
Parental control/area code
Maltese
1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru For details, see [Parental Control Area
1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch Code] (page 29).
1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan
1403 Oromo 1408 Oriya Code Area
1417 Punjabi; 1428 Polish
Panjabi 2044 Argentina 2047 Australia
1435 Pashto; 1436 Portuguese 2046 Austria 2057 Belgium
Pushto 2070 Brazil 2090 Chile
1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto- 2092 China 2093 Colombia
Romance 2115 Denmark 2165 Finland
1482 Kirundi; Rundi 1483 Romanian 2174 France 2109 Germany
1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 2200 Greece 2219 Hong Kong
1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 2248 India 2238 Indonesia
1501 Sangho; 1502 Serbo- 2239 Ireland 2254 Italy
Sango Croatian 2276 Japan 2304 Korea
1503 Singhalese; 1505 Slovak 2333 Luxembourg 2363 Malaysia
Sinhalese
2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands
1506 Slovenian 1507 Samoan
2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway
1508 Shona 1509 Somali

Additional Information
2427 Pakistan 2424 Philippines
1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian
2428 Poland 2436 Portugal
1513 Siswati; Swati 1514 Sesotho;
Sotho 2489 Russia 2501 Singapore
southern 2149 Spain 2499 Sweden
1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 2086 Switzerland 2543 Taiwan
1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 2528 Thailand 2184 United
1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik Kingdom
1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 2586 Vietnam
1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana; 1535 Tonga; Tonga
Tswana islands
1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar 1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu
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The software of this player may be updated in the future. For information about any
available updates and the latest Operating Instructions, please visit the following
website:

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/

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