4-579-663-15(1)

Blu-ray Disc™ / Getting Started

DVD Player Playback

Settings and Adjustments

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

BDP-S3700/BDP-BX370/BDP-S1700
 Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the
bottom 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.______________ This symbol is intended to alert the

Serial No.______________ user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
For customers in the USA product’s enclosure that may be of
If this product is not working properly, please call sufficient magnitude to constitute a
1-800-222-SONY(7669). risk of electric shock to persons.

For Customers in Canada This symbol is intended to alert the

If this product is not working properly, please user to the presence of important
contact our Customer Information Service operating and maintenance
Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: (servicing) instructions in the
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker literature accompanying the
Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 appliance.

Precautions
• The nameplate is located on the bottom of the
WARNING unit.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. apparatus.
• Install this unit so that the AC adaptor can be
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. unplugged from the wall socket immediately in
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. the event of trouble.
Do not expose batteries or appliances with
battery-installed to excessive heat, such as IC Radiation Exposure Statement
sunshine and fire. (BDP-S3700/BX370 only):
This equipment complies with IC radiation
CAUTION exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC
incorrect type. radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
The use of optical instruments with this product equipment should be installed and operated
will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to away from person’s body (excluding
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Contains IC : 4491A-WN4636R

For Customers in Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada’s
licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This label is located on the laser protective
housing inside the enclosure.

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For United States customers. Not FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
applicable in Canada, including in the (BDP-S3700/BX370 only):
province Of Quebec. This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
Pour les consommateurs Aux États- environment and meets the FCC radio
Unis. Non applicable au Canada, y frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This
compris la province de Québec. equipment should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
FCC WARNING away from person’s body (excluding
You are cautioned that any changes or extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate Contains FCC ID : PPQ-WN4636R
this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or Important Safety Instructions
operated in conjunction with any other 1) Read these instructions.
antenna or transmitter. 2) Keep these instructions.
The shielded Interface cable (LAN cable) 3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
must be used with the equipment in order to 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
comply with the limits for a digital device 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
Rules. in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
b 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
This equipment has been tested and found to radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
comply with the limits for a Class B digital apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
These limits are designed to provide polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
reasonable protection against harmful plug has two blades with one wider than the
interference in a residential installation. This other. A grounding type plug has two blades
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
radio frequency energy and, if not installed or the third prong are provided for your safety.
and used in accordance with the instructions, If the provided plug does not fit into your
may cause harmful interference to radio outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
communications. However, there is no 10)Protect the power cord from being walked on
guarantee that interference will not occur in a or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
particular installation. If this equipment does receptacles, and the point where they exit
cause harmful interference to radio or from the apparatus.
television reception, which can be determined 11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by
by turning the equipment off and on, the user the manufacturer.
is encouraged to try to correct the interference 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
by one or more of the following measures: or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. caution when moving the cart/apparatus
– Increase the separation between the combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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.

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 13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms • If you use a pacemaker or other medical
or when unused for long periods of time. device, consult your physician or the
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service manufacturer of your medical device before
personnel. Servicing is required when the using the wireless LAN function.
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
• Do not place heavy or unstable objects on
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen the player.
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been • Do not place any objects other than discs on
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate the disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to
normally, or has been dropped. the player or the object.
• Take out any discs from the tray when you
move the player. If you don’t, the disc may
be damaged.
Precautions • Disconnect the AC adaptor and all other
cables from the player when you move the
player.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits set out in the EMC On power sources
Directive using a connection cable shorter • The player is not disconnected from the AC
than 3 metres. power source as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the player itself has been
On placement turned off.
• Place the player in a location with adequate • Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the you are not going to use the player for a long
player. time. To disconnect the AC adaptor, grasp
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the the plug itself; never pull the cord.
ventilation opening of the appliance with • Observe following points to prevent the AC
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. adaptor being damaged. Do not use the AC
• Do not expose the appliance to naked flame adaptor if it is damaged, as doing so may
sources (for example, lighted candles). result in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not install this player in a confined space, – Do not pinch the AC adaptor between the
such as a bookshelf or similar unit. player and wall, shelf, etc.
• Do not place the player outdoors, in – Do not put anything heavy on the AC
vehicles, on ships, or on other vessels. adaptor or pull on the AC adaptor itself.
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very On AC adaptor
damp room, moisture may condense on the • Use the supplied AC adaptor for this player,
lenses inside the player. Should this occur, as other adaptors may cause a malfunction.
the player may not operate properly. In this • Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.
case, remove the disc and leave the player • Do not confine the AC adaptor in a closed
turned on for about half an hour until the place such as a bookshelf or an AV cabinet.
moisture evaporates. • Do not connect the AC adaptor to a
• Do not install the player in an inclined traveler’s electric transformer, which may
position. It is designed to be operated in a generate heat and cause a malfunction.
horizontal position only. • Do not drop or apply shock.
• Do not place metal objects in front of the
front panel. It may limit reception of radio On adjusting volume
waves. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
• Do not place the player in a place where section with very low level inputs or no audio
medical equipment is in use. It may cause a signals. Your ears and the speakers may be
malfunction of medical instruments. damaged when the sound level reaches the
peak.

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On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a IMPORTANT NOTICE
soft cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or Caution: This player is capable of holding
benzine. a still video image or on-screen display
image on your television screen
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners indefinitely. If you leave the still video
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners image or on-screen display image
(including wet or spray types). These may displayed on your TV for an extended
cause the apparatus to malfunction. period of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma display
On replacement of parts panel televisions and projection
In the events that this player is repaired, televisions are susceptible to this.
repaired parts may be collected for reuse or
recycling purposes.
If you have any questions or problems
On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack concerning your player, please consult your
Observe the following as improper handling nearest Sony dealer.
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the Copy Protection
connector.
Please be advised of the advanced content
• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the
protection systems used in both Blu-ray
rear of the player and the HDMI connector
Disc™ and DVD media. These systems,
by checking their shapes. Make sure the
called AACS (Advanced Access Content
connector is not upside down or tilted.
System) and CSS (Content Scramble System),
may contain some restrictions on playback,
analog output, and other similar features. The
operation of this product and the restrictions
placed may vary depending on the date of
purchase, as the governing board of the AACS
may adopt or change its restriction rules after
the time of purchase.
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the player. Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
unauthorized copy is detected, a message will
be displayed and playback or copying will be
• Hold the HDMI connector straight when interrupted.
connecting or disconnecting the HDMI
cable. Do not twist or force the HDMI More information about Cinavia technology is
connector into the HDMI OUT jack. provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com.
To request additional information about
Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your
mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer
Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San
Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

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• Manufactured under license from Dolby other countries.
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D This product is protected by certain
symbol are trademarks of Dolby intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Laboratories. Corporation. Use or distribution of such
• For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. technology outside of this product is
Manufactured under license from DTS prohibited without a license from Microsoft
Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
DTS and the Symbol together are registered Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™
trademarks, and DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a content access technology to protect their
trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All intellectual property, including copyrighted
Rights Reserved. content. This device uses PlayReady
technology to access PlayReady-protected
content and/or WMDRM-protected content.
If the device fails to properly enforce
restrictions on content usage, content
owners may require Microsoft to revoke the
• The terms HDMI and HDMI High- device’s ability to consume PlayReady-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and the protected content. Revocation should not
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered affect unprotected content or content
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Administrator, Inc. in the United States and technologies. Content owners may require
other countries. you to upgrade PlayReady to access their
• Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-LIVE™, content. If you decline an upgrade, you will
BONUSVIEW™, and the logos are not be able to access content that requires
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. the upgrade.
• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of • This product meets ENERGY STAR®
DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. guidelines for energy efficiency.
• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR
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are trademarks. STAR is a registered mark owned by the
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Corporation. • Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access®, Wi-Fi
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology Alliance® and Miracast® are registered
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.*
and Thomson. • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™,
• This product incorporates proprietary Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ and Wi-Fi
technology under license from Verance CERTIFIED Miracast™ are trademarks of
Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent Wi-Fi Alliance.*
7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
patents issued and pending as well as certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance.*
copyright and trade secret protection for • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark
certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance.*
is a trademark of Verance Corporation. • DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service
All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse marks, or certification marks of the Digital
engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Living Network Alliance.*

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• Other system and product names are
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* BDP-S3700/BX370 only

Software License Information

For EULA (End User License Agreement),
please refer to [License agreement] in the
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].

This product contains software that is subject

to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”)
or GNU Lesser General Public License
(“LGPL”). These licenses establish that
customers have the right to acquire, modify,
and redistribute the source code of said
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Please note that Sony cannot respond to any
inquiries regarding the content of this source
code.

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 Contents
2 WARNING
4 Precautions

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

Playback
17 Playing a Disc
18 Playing from a USB Device
18 Playing via a Network
20 Available Options

Settings and Adjustments

22 Using the Settings Displays
22 [Software Update]
22 [Accessibility Settings]
23 [Screen Settings]
24 [Audio Settings]
25 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings]
26 [Parental Control Settings]
26 [System Settings]
27 [Network Settings]
28 [Easy Network Settings]
28 [Resetting]

Additional Information
29 Troubleshooting
33 Specifications

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 Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

Getting Started
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

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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 The player automatically returns to
Remote standby mode
If any button on the player or remote is
The available functions of the remote are not pressed for more than 20 minutes,
different depending on the disc or the the player automatically returns to
situation. standby mode.
A Z OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.
-TV- INPUT

Getting Started
Switches between TV and other
input sources.
-TV- 1 (on/standby)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby
mode.
1 (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to
standby mode.
B Color buttons (YELLOW/
BLUE/RED/GREEN)
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 20)
Displays the available options on the
screen.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.
z
z
N PLAY, TV VOL +, and AUDIO buttons
• M/m as a shortcut key to launch track
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
search window and input track number
reference when operating the player.
during music CD playback.
• M/m as a shortcut key to rotate photo
clockwise/counterclockwise by 90
degrees.

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 • </, as a shortcut key to perform x STOP
search functions during DLNA video Stops playback and remembers the
playback (BDP-S3700/BX370 only). stop point (resume point).
Center button (ENTER) The resume point for a title/track is
Enters the selected item. the last point you played or the last
HOME photo for a photo folder.
Enters the player's home screen. SUBTITLE (page 25)
FAVORITE (page 16) Selects the subtitle language when
Accesses the application registered multi-lingual subtitles are recorded
as favorite. on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
NETFLIX TV VOL +/–
Accesses the “NETFLIX” online Adjusts the TV volume.
service. For further NETFLIX AUDIO (page 25)
online service details, visit the Selects the language track when
following website and check the multi-lingual tracks are recorded on
FAQ: BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
http://www.sony.com/ Selects the sound track on CDs.
bluraysupport/ MUTING
D m/M (fast reverse/fast Turns off the sound temporarily.
forward) DISPLAY (page 18)
• Fast reverse/fast forward the disc Displays the playback information
when you press the button during on the screen.
playback. The search speed
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.
. PREV/NEXT >
Skips to the previous/next chapter,
track, or file.
X PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.

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Code numbers of controllable
TVs

Hold down -TV- 1 and the TV

manufacturer’s code using the remote
buttons for 2 seconds.
Manufacturer Remote Button
Sony (Default) Color button

Getting Started
(YELLOW)
Hitachi Color button
(BLUE)
LG/Goldstar/NEC Color button
(RED)
Toshiba Color button
(GREEN)
RCA TOP MENU
Mitsubishi/MGA M
Pioneer POP UP/MENU
Sharp <
Panasonic ENTER
Samsung ,
Philips RETURN

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 Step 1: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the AC adaptor until you have made all the connections.

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

High Speed HDMI Cable*

* See “Supplied accessories” (page 33).

Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your
AV amplifier (receiver).

High Speed HDMI Cable

High Speed HDMI Cable* (not supplied)

t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio Settings] (page 25).

Coaxial digital cable

High Speed HDMI Cable* (not supplied)

* See “Supplied accessories” (page 33).

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Step 2: Preparing for Step 3: Easy Setup
Network Connection
When turned on for the first time
If you are not going to connect the player Wait for a short while before the
to a network, proceed to “Step 3: Easy player turns on and starts [Easy
Setup” (page 15). Initial Settings].

Getting Started
Wired Setup Insert two Size AAA (R03)
batteries by matching the 3 and
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN # ends on the batteries to the
(100) terminal on the player. markings inside the battery
compartment of the remote.

LAN cable
(not supplied)

Broadband ADSL modem/ Internet

router Cable modem

z
The use of a shielded and straight interface 2 Connect the supplied AC adaptor
cable (LAN cable) is recommended. in the numeric order shown
below. When removing them, do
Wireless Setup (BDP-S3700/ so in reverse order.
BX370 only)

Use the wireless LAN that is built into 1 to DC IN to AC outlet

the player. 12 V
2
AC adaptor (supplied)

3 Press 1 to turn on the player.

LAN cable (not supplied)

Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet

router Cable modem

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 4 Turn on the TV and set the input [All Apps]: Shows all available
applications. You can add applications
selector on your TV by pressing
to [My Apps] by pressing OPTIONS,
INPUT button on the remote. This and select [Add to My Apps].
will show the signal from the [Setup]: Adjusts the player’s settings.
player on your TV screen.
b
5 Perform [Easy Initial Settings]. Screen mirroring function is only available for
Follow the on-screen instructions to BDP-S3700/BX370.
make the basic settings using
</M/m/, and ENTER on the
remote. Available options
Various settings and playback
operations are available by pressing
</M/m/, OPTIONS. The available items differ
depending on the situation.
ENTER
[Move Application]: Arranges
b applications in [My Apps].
When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete, the [Remove Application]: Deletes
player will automatically find the available applications in [My Apps].
network. [Register as Favorite]: Registers 1
application into FAVORITE remote
button.
Home screen display [Data Contents]: Displays the
contents of the mixed disc.
The home screen appears when you
press HOME. Select an application
using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
Application Tools

All Apps Setup

You can enjoy many Apps

with your BD player. Please
select here and press on No Disc
your remote control.

You can add your favorite apps here.

Move or delete apps using the option menu.

[My Apps]: Manages favorite

application. You may add shortcuts for
application from [All Apps].
[Featured Apps]: Displays
recommended application.

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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 34. 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 OPEN/CLOSE, and place USB jack on the player (page 9).
a disc on the 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 15).
• Set [BD Internet Connection] in
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] to
[Allow] (page 25).

3 Insert a BD-ROM with

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

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 Displaying the play Playing from a USB
information
Device
You can view the playback information, For “Playable types of files”, see
etc., by pressing DISPLAY. page 35.
The displayed information differs
depending on the disc type and player 1 Connect the USB device to the
status. USB jack on the player (page 9).
Refer to the instruction manual
Example: when playing a BD-ROM supplied with the USB device before
connecting.

2 Select [USB device] using

</M/m/,, and press ENTER.

3 Select [Video], [Music], or

[Photo] category using
M/m, and press ENTER.

A Output resolution/Video frequency Playing via a Network

B Title number or name
C The currently selected angle Playing files on a Home
D The currently selected audio and Network (DLNA) (BDP-S3700/
closed caption settings
BX370 only)
E Available functions ( angle,
audio, subtitle, A DLNA-compatible product can play
closed caption) video/music/photo files stored on
F Playback information another DLNA-compatible product via a
Displays the Play mode, Playing network.
status bar, Disc type, Video codec,
Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time,
1 Prepare to use DLNA.
and Total playing time. • Connect the player to a network
(page 15).
G Chapter number • Prepare the other necessary
DLNA-compatible products.
Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the product.

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To play a file from a DLNA server via
this unit (DLNA player) Using Screen mirroring
(BDP-S3700/BX370 only)

“Screen mirroring” is a function to

display the screen of a mobile device on
Server the TV by Miracast technology.
Player
The player can be connected directly
with a Screen mirroring compatible
device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). You can
Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] enjoy the display screen of the device on
category from [Media Server] in [All your large TV screen. No wireless router

Playback
Apps], then choose the file you want to (or access point) is required to use this
play. feature.
To play a file from a DLNA server via
b
another product (Renderer) • When using Screen mirroring, the quality of
When you play files from a DLNA picture and sound may sometimes be
Server on this unit, you can use a DLNA deteriorated due to interference from other
Controller-compatible product (a phone, network. You may improve by adjusting
etc.), to control playback. [Screen mirroring RF Setting] (page 27).
• 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.
Server
Renderer 1 Select [Screen mirroring]
from home screen using
</M/m/,, and press ENTER.
Controller

Control this unit using a DLNA

2 Follow the on-screen
instructions.
controller. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the DLNA
controller.

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 x [Pause]: Pauses the playback.
Available Options x [Top Menu]: Displays the BD’s or
DVD’s Top Menu.
x [Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the
Various settings and playback
BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
operations are available by pressing
menu.
OPTIONS. The available items differ
x [Title Search]: Searches for a title on
depending on the situation.
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts
Common options playback from the beginning.
x [Repeat Setting]: Sets the repeat x [Chapter Search]: Searches for a
mode. chapter and starts playback from the
x [Play]/[Stop]: Starts or stops the beginning.
playback. x [Audio]: Switches the language track
x [Play from beginning]: Plays the when multilingual tracks are recorded
item from the beginning. on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects
x [Accessibility]*1*2: the sound track on CDs.
– [Screen Reader] x [Subtitle]: Switches the subtitle
– [Enlarge] language when multilingual subtitles
– [Closed Captions]*3 are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
b VIDEOs.
*1
x [Closed Captions]: Selects closed
[Accessibility] is only available when
caption format when available.
[Accessibility Shortcut] in [Accessibility
x [Angle]: Switches to other viewing
Settings] is set to [On].
*2 [Accessibility] is not available during angles when multi-angles are
photo or music playback. recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
*3 VIDEOs.
[Closed Captions] is only available during
video playback. x [Number Entry]: Selects the number
by using </M/m/, key on the
Video only
remote.
x [A/V SYNC]: Adjusts the gap between
picture and sound, by delaying the Music only
sound output in relation to the picture x [Track Search]: Searches the track
output (0 to 120 milliseconds). number during music CD playback.
x [Video Settings]: x [Add Slideshow BGM]: Registers
– [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the music files in the USB memory as
picture settings for different lighting slideshow background music (BGM).
environments. x [Shuffle Setting]: Set to [On] to
– [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like playback music files in randomized
block noise in the picture. order.
– [MNR]: Reduces minor noise
around the picture outlines
(mosquito noise).

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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.

Playback
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
clockwise by 90 degrees.

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 z
• We recommend performing the software
Settings and Adjustments update every 2 months or so.
• If your network condition is poor, visit
http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ to
Using the Settings download the latest software version and
update via USB memory.
Displays You can also get information about update
functions from the website.
Select [Setup] on the home screen • Make sure to operate the player using the
when you need to change the settings of supplied remote when updating.
the player.
The default settings are underlined.

1 Select [Setup] on the home [Accessibility

screen using </M/m/,.
Settings]
2 Select the setup category icon
using M/m, and press ENTER. x [Screen Reader Settings]

[Screen Reader]
[On]: Turns on the function.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
[Software Update]
[Speech Rate]
[Very Fast] / [Fast] / [Normal] / [Slow] /
x [Update via Internet] [Very Slow]: Sets the reading speed.
Updates the player’s software using
available network. Make sure that the [Speech Volume]
network is connected to the Internet. For [High] / [Medium] / [Low]: Sets the
details, see “Step 2: Preparing for reading volume.
Network Connection” (page 15).
[Prioritize Speech Audio]
[On]: Lowers the background sound
x [Update via USB Memory] volume when the sound overlaps with
Updates the player’s software using the read-out speech or the auditory
USB memory. Make sure that the signal.
Software Update Folder is correctly [Off]: Turns off the function.
named as “UPDATE” and all the update
files must be stored in this folder. The [Speech Verbosity]
player can recognize up to 500 files/ [High]: Read-out in detailed style.
folders in a single layer including the [Low]: Read-out in simplified style.
update files/folders. b
This setting works with NETFLIX service
only.

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x [Enlarge] [Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height
[On]: Text is displayed in large size. picture on the entire screen, with
[Off]: Text is displayed in normal size. trimmed sides.
x [Auto-Scroll Speed]
[Fast] / [Normal] / [Slow] / [Very Slow]:
Sets the speed of automatic text
scrolling.

x [Accessibility Shortcut]
[On]: Turns on the shortcut in [Options] x [Cinema Conversion Mode]
window. [Auto]: Normally select this. The player
[Off]: Turns off the shortcut. automatically detects whether the
material is video-based or film-based,
and switches to the appropriate

Settings and Adjustments

conversion method.
[Screen Settings] [Video]: The conversion method suited
for video-based material will always be
selected regardless of the material.
x [TV Type]
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide x [Output Video Resolution]
mode function. Normally select [Auto]. Select [Original
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a Resolution] to output the resolution
4:3 screen TV without a wide mode recorded on the disc. When the
function. resolution is lower than the SD
resolution, it is scaled up to the SD
resolution.
x [Screen Format]
[Full]: Select this when connecting to a
TV with a wide mode function. Displays x [24p Output]
a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio Outputs 24p video signals only when
even on a wide-screen TV. you connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV
[Normal]: Changes the picture size to fit via an HDMI connection and the [Output
the screen size with the original picture Video Resolution] is set to [Auto] or
aspect ratio. [1080p].

[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.

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 [DVD-ROM 24p Output]
x [HDMI Deep Color Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
[Auto]: Normally select this.
video signals only when connecting a
[16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/
1080/24p-compatible TV using the
12bit/10bit video signals when the
HDMI OUT jack.
connected TV is compatible with Deep
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
Color.
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is
unstable or colors appear unnatural.
[Data content 24p Output]
This function is available for playback
contents stored in USB memory or data x [Pause Mode]
disc. [Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz moving pictures appear without blurring.
video signals only when connecting a [Frame]: Displays static pictures at high
1080/24p-compatible TV using the resolution.
HDMI OUT jack.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
[Audio Settings]
[Network content 24p Output]
This function is available for playback
contents from other network, such as x [Digital Audio Output]
Home Network, Screen mirroring, etc. [Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz audio signals according to the status of
video signals only when connecting a the connected devices.
1080/24p-compatible TV using the [PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the
HDMI OUT jack. DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not OUT jack.
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
x [DSD Output Mode]
x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)] [Auto]: Outputs DSD signals from the
[Auto]: Automatically detects the HDMI OUT jack when playing DSD
connected TV type, and switches to the format file. Outputs LPCM signals
matching color setting. instead if the HDMI connected device
[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 not support DSD.
video signals. [Off]: Outputs PCM signals from the
[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 HDMI OUT jack when playing DSD
video signals. format file.
[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.

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x [BD Audio MIX Setting]
[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by [BD/DVD Viewing
mixing the interactive and secondary
audio to the primary audio. Settings]
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only.
Select this to output HD audio signals to x [BD/DVD Menu Language]
an AV amplifier (receiver). Selects the default menu language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
x [Dolby D Compatible Output] Select [Select Language Code], and
[On]: Converts DTS audio source to enter the code for your language,
Dolby Digital audio by using EDID referring to “Language code list”
(Extended Display Identification Data). (page 38).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Audio Language]

Settings and Adjustments

x [Audio DRC] Selects the default audio language for
[Auto]: Performs playback at the BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
dynamic range specified by the disc When you select [Original], the
(BD-ROM only). Other discs are played language given priority in the disc is
back at the [On] level. selected.
[On]: Performs playback at a standard Select [Select Language Code], and
compression level. enter the code for your language,
[Off]: No compression works. A more referring to “Language code list”
dynamic sound is produced. (page 38).

x [Downmix] x [Subtitle Language]

[Surround]: Outputs audio signals with Selects the default subtitle language for
surround effects. Select this when BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
connecting an audio device that supports Select [Select Language Code], and
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS enter the code for your language,
Neo:6. referring to “Language code list”
[Stereo]: Outputs audio signals without (page 38).
surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that does not x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or [BD]: Plays BD layer.
DTS Neo:6. [DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.

x [BD Internet Connection]

[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet
connection.

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 x [Delete BD Data] x [Internet Video Unrated]
Deletes data in the USB memory. [Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated
All data stored in the buda folder will be Internet videos.
erased. [Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated
Internet videos.

[Parental Control
[System Settings]
Settings]
x [OSD Language]
x [Password] Selects on-screen display language for
Sets or changes the password for the your player.
Parental Control function. A password
allows you to set a restriction on
x [Closed Caption Settings]
BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet
Customizes the format of Closed
video playback. If necessary, you can
Caption displayed.
differentiate the restriction levels for
Select [Original] in [Text Settings]
BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet
setting to disable.
videos.

x [HDMI Settings]
x [Parental Control Area Code]
By connecting Sony components that are
Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD
compatible with HDMI functions with a
VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be
High Speed HDMI Cable, operation is
limited according to the geographic area.
simplified.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
[Control for HDMI]
instructions and enter your four-digit
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync
password.
features are available:
– One-Touch Play
x [BD Parental Control] / – System Power-Off
[DVD Parental Control] / – Language Follow
[Internet Video Parental Control] [Off]: Turns off the function.
By setting Parental Control, scenes can
be blocked or replaced with different z
scenes. Follow the on-screen For details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the TV or components.
instructions and enter your four-digit
password. [Linked to TV-off]
[Valid]: Automatically turns off the
player when the connected TV enters
standby mode (BRAVIA Sync).
[Invalid]: Turns off the function.

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x [Quick Start Mode]
[On]: Shortens the startup time when [Network Settings]
turning on the player.
[Off]: Reduces standby power
x [Internet Settings]
consumption.
Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Step 2:
x [Auto Display]
Preparing for Network Connection”
[On]: Automatically displays (page 15).
information on the screen when [Wired Setup] (BDP-S3700/BX370
changing the viewing titles, picture only): Select this when you connect to a
modes, audio signals, etc. broadband router using a LAN cable.
[Off]: Displays information only when [Wireless Setup] (BDP-S3700/BX370
you press DISPLAY. only): Select this when you use the
wireless LAN that is built into the player

Settings and Adjustments

x [Software Update Notification] for wireless network connection.
[On]: Sets the player to inform you of
newer software version information z
For further details, visit the following website
(page 22).
and check the FAQ contents:
[Off]: Turns off the function. http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

x [Device Name] (BDP-S3700/BX370 x [Network Connection Status]

only) Displays the current network status.
Displays the player’s name. The player’s
name can be changed.
x [Network Connection
Diagnostics]
x [System Information] Checks for the proper network
Displays the player’s software version connection by running the network
information and the MAC address. diagnostics.

x [Software License Information] x [Screen mirroring RF Setting]

Displays information about the Software (BDP-S3700/BX370 only)
License. [Auto]: Sets the RF (Radio Frequency)
channel band automatically for Screen
mirroring connection.
[CH 1]/[CH 6]/[CH 11]: Sets CH 1/
CH 6/CH 11 as priority.

x [Connection Server Settings]

(BDP-S3700/BX370 only)
Sets whether or not to display the
connected server.

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 x [Auto Home Network Access
Permission] (BDP-S3700/BX370 [Resetting]
only)
[On]: Allows automatic access from
x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]
newly detected DLNA controller-
compatible product. Resets the player settings to the factory
[Off]: Turns off the function. default by selecting the group of settings.
All the settings within the group will be
reset.
x [Home Network Access Control]
(BDP-S3700/BX370 only)
x [Initialize Personal Information]
Displays a list of DLNA controller-
compatible products and sets whether or Erases your personal information stored
not to accept commands from the in the player.
controllers in the list.
b
If you dispose, transfer or resell this unit,
x [Registered Remote Devices] please delete all Personal Information for
(BDP-S3700/BX370 only) security purposes. Please take the appropriate
Displays a list of your registered remote measures such as logging out after using a
devices. network service.

x [Remote Start]
[On]: Allows you to turn on the player by
a device linked via a network.
[Off]: Turns off the function.

[Easy Network
Settings]
Select [Easy Network Settings] to
specify the network settings. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

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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 26), 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.

Additional Information
There is no picture or the picture is , Check that all the connecting cables
not output correctly. are securely connected (page 14).
, Check that all the connecting cables , Switch the input selector on your AV
are securely connected (page 14). 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 24).
, 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 [Screen Settings] (page 23). HDMI cable directly to the TV. Refer
, For BD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs/Data also to the instruction manual supplied
content/Network content, check the with the AV amplifier (receiver).
[24p Output] settings in [Screen , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
Settings] (page 23). DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept
audio signals).
, The device connected to the HDMI
OUT jack does not support the audio
format of the player. Check the audio
settings (page 24).
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 The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus,
USB device
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD The player does not detect a USB
Master Audio) is not output by device connected to the player.
bitstream. , Make sure that the USB device is
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio securely connected to the USB jack.
Settings] to [Off] (page 25). , Check if the USB device or a cable is
, Check that the connected AV amplifier damaged.
(receiver) is compatible with each HD , Check if the USB device is on.
Audio format. , If the USB device is connected via a
USB hub, connect the USB device
The interactive audio is not output. directly to the player.
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio
Settings] to [On] (page 25).
Internet Streaming
Message Code 3 [Audio outputs
temporarily muted. Do not adjust the The picture/sound is poor/certain
playback volume. The content being programmes display a loss of detail,
played is protected by Cinavia and is especially during fast-motion or dark
not authorized for playback on this scenes.
device. For more information, see , Picture/sound quality may be
improved by changing the connection
http://www.cinavia.com. Message
speed. Recommended connection
Code 3] appears on the screen when
speed is of at least 2.5 Mbps for
playing a disc. standard definition video (10 Mbps for
, The audio track of the video that you high definition video).
are playing contains a Cinavia code
indicating that it is an unauthorized
copy of professionally-produced There is no options menu during
content (page 5). Internet streaming.
, Options menu is not available during
Internet streaming.
Disc
The disc does not play. Network connection
, The disc is dirty or skewed.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc The player cannot connect to the
with the playback side facing down.
network.
, The disc has a format that cannot be
, Check the network connection
played back by this player (page 34).
(page 15) and the network settings
, The player cannot play a recorded disc
(page 27).
that is not correctly finalized.
, The region code on the BD or DVD
does not match the player.

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The PC cannot connect to the Internet The message [A new software version
after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)] is available. Please go to the “Setup”
is performed (BDP-S3700/BX370 section of the menu and select
only). “Software Update” to perform the
, The wireless settings of the router may update.] appears on the screen when
change automatically if you use the turning the player on.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before , See [Software Update] (page 22) to
adjusting the settings of the router. In update the player to a newer software
this case, change the wireless settings version.
of your PC accordingly.

You cannot connect the player to the Control for HDMI (BRAVIA
wireless LAN router (BDP-S3700/ Sync)
BX370 only).
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on. The [Control for HDMI] function does

Additional Information
, Depending on the surrounding not work (BRAVIA Sync).
environment, such as the wall material, , Check that [Control for HDMI] in
radio wave receiving condition, or [HDMI Settings] is set to [On]
obstacles between the player and the (page 26).
wireless LAN router, the , If you change the HDMI connection,
communication distance may be turn the player off and on again.
shortened. Move the player and the , If power failure occurs, set [Control
wireless LAN router closer to each for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to
other. [Off], then set [Control for HDMI] in
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency [HDMI Settings] to [On] (page 26).
band, such as a microwave, Bluetooth, , Check the following and refer to the
or digital cordless device, may instruction manual supplied with the
interrupt the communication. Move component.
the player away from such devices, or – the connected component is
turn off such devices. compatible with the [Control for
HDMI] function.
The desired wireless router do not – the connected component’s setting
appear in the wireless network list for the [Control for HDMI] function
(BDP-S3700/BX370 only). is correct.
, Press RETURN to return to the
previous screen, and try wireless setup
again. If the desired wireless router is
still not detected, select [New
connection registration] to perform
[Manual registration].

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 , When you connect the player to a TV
Message Code 1 [Playback stopped.
through an AV amplifier (receiver),
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not
The content being played is protected
compatible with the [Control for by Cinavia and is not authorized for
HDMI] function, you may be unable playback on this device. For more
to control the TV from the player. information, see http://
– if you change the HDMI www.cinavia.com. Message Code 1]
connection, disconnect and appears on the screen when playing a
reconnect the AC adaptor, or a disc.
power failure occurs, try the , The audio track of the video that you
following: 1Switch the input are playing contains a Cinavia code
selector of the AV amplifier indicating it was intended for
(receiver) so that the picture from presentation using professional
the player appears on the TV screen. equipment only and is not authorized
2Set [Control for HDMI] in for playback by consumers (page 5).
[HDMI Settings] to [Off], then set
[Control for HDMI] in [HDMI
The disc tray does not open and you
Settings] to [On] (page 26). Refer to
the instruction manual supplied cannot remove the disc even after you
with the AV amplifier (receiver). press Z.
, While the player is turned on, press x
STOP, HOME, and then TOP MENU
The System Power-Off function does
button on the remote to unlock the tray
not work (BRAVIA Sync). and disable the Child Lock (page 9).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] and , Try the following: 1Turn the player
[Linked to TV-off] in [HDMI Settings] off, and disconnect the AC adaptor.
are set to [On] and [Valid] (page 26). 2Reconnect the AC adaptor while
pressing down Z on the player.
3Keep pressing down Z on the player
Others until the tray opens. 4Remove the
disc. 5Disconnect and reconnect the
Playback does not start from the AC adaptor again to recover the
beginning of content. player.
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from
beginning]. The message [[EJECT] Key is
currently unavailable.] appears on
Playback does not start from the the screen after Z is pressed.
resume point where you last stopped , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or
playing. local authorized Sony service facility.
, The resume point may be cleared from
memory depending on the disc when The player does not respond to any
– you open the disc tray. button.
– you disconnect the USB device. , Moisture has condensed inside the
– you play other content. player (page 4).
– you turn off the player.
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 Dimensions (approx.):
Specifications 230 mm × 194 mm × 39 mm
(9 1/8 in. × 7 3/4 in. × 1 9/16 in.)
(width/depth/height)
Specifications and design are subject to incl. projecting parts
change without notice. Mass (approx.): 0.8 kg (1 lb 13 oz)
Operating temperature:
System 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)
Laser: Semiconductor laser Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Inputs and outputs
(Jack name:
Jack type/Output level/Load
Supplied accessories
impedance)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): • High Speed HDMI Cable (1)*
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms • AC adaptor (AC-M1210UC) (1)
HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard • Remote commander (remote) (1)
connector • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)
LAN (100): 100BASE-TX Terminal

Additional Information
* Supplied for BDP-BX370
USB:
USB jack Type A (For connecting a
USB memory, memory card reader,
digital still camera, and digital video
camera)*
* Do not use for power charging
purposes.
DC IN:
BDP-S3700/BX370: 12 V DC,
650 mA
BDP-S1700: 12 V DC, 600 mA
Wireless (BDP-S3700/BX370 only)
Wireless LAN standard:
Protocol IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency range:
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11
Modulation: DSSS and OFDM
General
Power requirements:
12 V DC with AC adaptor
Rating: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption (when using AC
adaptor):
BDP-S3700/BX370: 9.2 W
BDP-S1700: 8.5 W

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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 finalized. For more only)
information, refer to the instruction manual
Your player has a region code printed on
supplied with the recording device.
the bottom 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
• Audio material side on DualDiscs
• A disc recorded in a color system other
than NTSC, such as PAL (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).

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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

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MP4*1 .mp4, .m4v AAC
TS*1 .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
*5 Quick
MPEG4/AVC .mov Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
Time*6
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

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 *6
Music The player does not play this file format on
a DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370
Codec Extension only).
*7
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio The player can support WMV9 up to
.mp3
Layer III)*10 *8
Advance Profile.
The player can support frame rate up to
AAC/HE-AAC*1*10 .m4a, .aac*6 60 fps.
*9
WMA9 Standard*1 .wma The player plays AVCHD format files that
are recorded on a digital video camera, etc.
WMA 10 Pro*11 .wma The AVCHD format disc will not play if it
*10 has not been correctly finalized.
LPCM .wav *10 The player can play “.mka” files.
FLAC*1 .flac, .fla (This file cannot be played on a DLNA
server (BDP-S3700/BX370 only).)
Dolby Digital*6*10 .ac3 *11 The player does not play coded file such as
DSF*1 .dsf Lossless.
*12 The player does not play DST encoded
DSDIFF*1*12 .dff files.
*13
AIFF*1 .aiff, .aif The player does not play animated PNG or
animated GIF files.
ALAC*1 .m4a *14 The player does not support 16bit BMP
Vorbis .ogg files.

Monkey’s Audio .ape b

• Some files may not play depending on the
file format, file encoding, recording
Photo
condition, or DLNA server condition
Format Extension (BDP-S3700/BX370 only).
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.
JPEG .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe • Some files may not be able to perform fast
PNG .png*13 forward or fast reverse function.
• The player does not play coded files such as
GIF .gif*13 DRM.
BMP .bmp*6*14 • The player can recognize the following files
or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB
*1 The player may not play this file format on devices:
a DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370 – up to folders in the 9th layer, including the
only). root folder.
*2 The player can only play standard – up to 500 files/folders in a single layer.
definition video on a DLNA server • The player can recognize the following files
(BDP-S3700/BX370 only). or folders stored in the DLNA server
*3 The player does not play DTS format files (BDP-S3700/BX370 only):
on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370 – up to folders in the 19th layer.
only). – up to 999 files/folders in a single layer.
*4 The player can only play Dolby Digital • The player can support frame rate:
format files on a DLNA server – up to 60 fps for AVCHD (MPEG4/AVC)
(BDP-S3700/BX370 only). only.
*5 The player can support AVC up to Level – up to 30 fps for other video codecs.
4.1. • The player can support video bit rate up to
40 Mbps.

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• Some USB devices may not work with this WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
player. TKIP is a security technology developed
• The player can recognize Mass Storage to correct the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP
Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory assures a higher security level than
or an HDD), Still Image Capture Device
WEP.
(SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard.
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
USB memory or devices, turn off the player AES is a security technology that uses an
when connecting or removing the USB advanced security method that is distinct
memory or devices. from WEP and TKIP.
• The player may not play high bit rate video AES assures a higher security level than
files on DATA CDs smoothly. It is
WEP or TKIP.
recommended to play such files using
DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.

Notes About the Discs

About wireless LAN security
(BDP-S3700/BX370 only) • To keep the disc

Additional Information
clean, handle the
disc by its edge. Do
Since communication via the wireless not touch the
LAN function is established by radio surface.
waves, the wireless signal may be Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the
susceptible to interception. To protect disc may cause it to malfunction.
wireless communication, this player • Do not expose the disc to direct
supports various security functions. Be sunlight or heat sources such as hot air
sure to correctly configure the security ducts, or leave it in a car parked in
settings in accordance with your network direct sunlight as the temperature may
environment. rise considerably inside the car.
No Security • After playing, store the disc in its case.
Although you can easily make settings, • Clean the disc with a
anyone can intercept wireless cleaning cloth. Wipe
communication or intrude into your the disc from the
wireless network, even without any center out.
sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that • Do not use solvents
there is a risk of unauthorized access or such as benzine,
interception of data. thinner, commercially available disc/
WEP lens cleaners, or anti-static spray
WEP applies security to intended for vinyl LPs.
communications to prevent outsiders
from intercepting communications or
intruding into your wireless network.
WEP is a legacy security technology that
enables older devices, which do not
support TKIP/AES, to be connected.

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 • If you have printed the disc’s label, dry
the label before playing. Language code list
• Do not use the following discs.
– A lens cleaning disc. For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing
– A disc that has a non-standard shape Settings] (page 25).
(e.g., card, heart). The language spellings conform to the
– A disc with a label or sticker on it. ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or
sticker adhesive on it. Code Language
• Do not resurface the playing side of a 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian
disc to remove surface scratches. 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali
1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton
1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican
1097 Czech 1103 Welsh
1105 Danish 1109 German
1130 Bhutani; 1142 Greek
Dzongkha
1144 English 1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian
1151 Basque 1157 Persian
1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese 1174 French
1181 Frisian 1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician
1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic;
Kalaallisut
1299 Cambodian; 1300 Kannada
Khmer
1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri
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 26).
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

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Sinhalese
2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands
1506 Slovenian 1507 Samoan
2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway
1508 Shona 1509 Somali
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
1703 Not specified

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The software of this player may be updated in the future. To download any available
updates and the Operating Instructions with advanced features, please visit the
following website:

http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

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