SONY Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player

Operating Instructions

Models: BDP-S3700 / BDP-S1700

For the latest software updates and advanced operating instructions, visit: www.sony.eu/support

WARNING

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.

The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

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. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The following label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure:

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

1类激光产品

第1類雷射產品

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with [ASTA/BSI mark]) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

[Recycling Symbol] This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. Recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources. For more detailed information, please contact your local Civic Office, household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.

Disposal of Waste Batteries

[Recycling Symbol] This symbol on the battery or packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries, this symbol may be used with a chemical symbol. Chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health. Recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources.

In case of products requiring a permanent connection with an incorporated battery for safety, performance, or data integrity reasons, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.

To ensure proper battery treatment, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please refer to the section on how to remove the battery safely and hand it over to the applicable collection point for recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.

Manufacturer Information

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

Notice for customers in Europe (BDP-S3700 only)

[CE Mark] Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: www.compliance.sony.de/

On AC adaptor

Copyrights and Trademarks

Gracenote® End User License Agreement

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This application or device may contain content belonging to Gracenote's providers. If so, all of the restrictions set forth herein with respect to Gracenote Data shall also apply to such content, and said content providers shall be entitled to all of the benefits and protections that are available to Gracenote hereunder.

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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 software in accordance with the terms of the GPL or the LGPL.

The source code for the software used in this product is subject to the GPL and LGPL, and is available on the Web. To download, please visit the following website: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux

Please note that Sony cannot respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code.

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties

Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.

Getting Started

Remote

The available functions of the remote are different depending on the disc or the situation.

[TV], [TV +], and [AUDIO] buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

[Color Buttons] (Red/Green/Yellow/Blue): Shortcut keys for interactive functions.

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

Displays the available options on the screen.

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

[Navigation Arrows]: Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

[Center Button (ENTER)]: Enters the selected item.

[HOME]: Enters the player's home screen.

[Favourite Button]: Accesses the application registered as favourite.

[NETFLIX]: Accesses the “NETFLIX” online service. For further NETFLIX online service details, visit the following website and check the FAQ: www.sony.eu/support

Playback Controls

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to avoid accidental opening of the tray. While the player is turned on, press [Stop], [HOME], and then [TOP MENU] button on the remote to lock or unlock the tray.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Hold down [TV On/Standby] and the TV manufacturer's code using the remote buttons for 2 seconds. If more than one remote button is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Remote Button
Sony (Default) Colour button (red)
Philips Colour button (green) / Colour button (yellow) / RETURN
Panasonic Colour button (blue) / Centre button (ENTER)
Hitachi TOP MENU
Sharp [POP UP/MENU]
Toshiba [Fast Reverse/Fast Forward]
Loewe [Left Arrow]
Samsung [Right Arrow]
LG/Goldstar [Down Arrow]

Step 1: Connecting the Player

Do not connect the mains lead until you have made all the connections.

Connecting to your TV

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

[Diagram Description: Shows the player's HDMI OUT connected to a TV's HDMI IN using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied).]

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 [Audio Settings].

Connection A (HDMI)

[Diagram Description: Shows the player's HDMI OUT connected to an AV amplifier's HDMI IN using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied). The AV amplifier's HDMI OUT is connected to a TV's HDMI IN using another High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied).]

Connection B (Coaxial Digital)

[Diagram Description: Shows the player's DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) connected to an AV amplifier's DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) using a Coaxial digital cable (not supplied). The AV amplifier's HDMI OUT is connected to a TV's HDMI IN using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied).]

Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection

Wired Setup

Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player.

[Diagram Description: Shows the player connected via a LAN cable (not supplied) to a Broadband router/ADSL modem/Cable modem, which connects to the Internet.]

The use of a shielded and straight interface cable (LAN cable) is recommended.

Wireless Setup (BDP-S3700 only)

Use the wireless LAN that is built into the player.

[Diagram Description: Shows the player's wireless connection to a Wireless LAN router/ADSL modem/Internet Cable modem.]

Step 3: Easy Setup

When turned on for the first time: Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts [Easy Initial Settings].

  1. Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries by matching the [+] and [-] ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment of the remote.
  2. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord (mains lead) in the numeric order shown below. When removing them, do so in reverse order. [Diagram Description: Shows the AC adaptor connected to the player's DC IN 12 V terminal (1), and the AC power cord connected to the AC adaptor (2), leading to the mains (3).].
  3. Press the [Power Button] to turn on the player. [* Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.]

Home screen display

The home screen appears when you press [HOME]. Select an application using [Navigation Arrows] and press [ENTER].

[Diagram Description: Screenshot of the player's home screen showing sections for Application, Tools, My Apps, Featured Apps, All Apps, Setup. It indicates how to navigate and select apps.]

Screen mirroring function is only available for BDP-S3700.

Available options

Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing [OPTIONS]. The available items differ depending on the situation.

Playback

Playing a Disc

For "Playable discs", see page 13.

  1. Press [Open/Close], and place a disc on the disc tray. [Diagram Description: Shows a disc being placed on the player's disc tray, playing side facing down.]
  2. Press [Open/Close] to close the disc tray. Playback starts. If playback does not start automatically, select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] category in [Disc], and press [ENTER].
  3. Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE. The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

[Note] 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.

(Mixed disc) contains data contents. Press [OPTIONS] on the remote and select [Data Contents] to display any available contents.

Playing from a USB Device

For "Playable types of files", see page 14.

  1. Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player.
  2. Select [USB device] using [Navigation Arrows], and press [ENTER].
  3. Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] category using [Up/Down Arrows], and press [ENTER].

Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE

  1. Connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the player. 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 9). Set [BD Internet Connection] in [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] to [Allow].

Playing via a Network

Using "TV SideView” (BDP-S3700 only)

"TV SideView" is a free mobile application for remote devices (such as smartphone, etc.). By using "TV SideView" with this player, you can easily enjoy the player by using the operation on your remote device. You can launch a service or application directly from the remote device and view the disc information during disc playback. "TV SideView" also can be used as a remote control and software keyboard.

Before you use the "TV SideView" device with this player for the first time, be sure to register the "TV SideView" device. Follow the on-screen instructions on the "TV SideView" device for registration.

The registration can only be performed on the home screen.

Using Screen mirroring (BDP-S3700 only)

"Screen mirroring" is a function to display the screen of a mobile device on the TV by Miracast technology. The player can be connected directly with a Screen mirroring compatible device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). You can enjoy the display screen of the device on your large TV screen. No wireless router (or access point) is required to use this feature.

  1. Select [Screen mirroring] from home screen using [Navigation Arrows], and press [ENTER].
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Additional Information

Software Update

  1. Select [Setup] on the home screen using [Navigation Arrows].
  2. Select [Software Update] using [Up/Down Arrows], and press [ENTER].

[Update via Internet]

Updates the player's software using available network. Make sure that the network is connected to the Internet. For details, see "Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection" (page 9).

[Update via USB Memory]

Updates the player's software using USB memory. Make sure that the Software Update Folder is correctly named as “UPDATE” and all the update files must be stored in this folder. The player can recognise up to 500 files/folders in a single layer including the update files/folders.

Playable discs

Disc Type Format
Blu-ray Disc*1 BD-ROM, BD-R*2/ BD-RE*2
DVD*3 DVD-ROM, DVD-R/ DVD-RW, DVD+R/ DVD+RW
CD*3 CD-DA (Music CD), CD-ROM, CD-R/CD-RW

*1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and the version. The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings.

*2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1, BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type). The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if postscripts are recordable.

*3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalised. For more information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device.

Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only)

Your player has a region code printed on the bottom of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region codes or [ALL].

[Diagram Description: Image showing the bottom of the player with 'Region code' indicated, showing 'DVD BD' and 'X' markings.]

Playable types of files

Video

Codec Container Extension With Audio
MPEG-1 Video*1 PS .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
MPEG-2 Video*2 PS*3 .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG
TS*4 .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
MKV*1 .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
Xvid AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
MPEG4/AVC*5 MKV*1 .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
MP4*1 .mp4, .m4v AAC
TS*1 .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
Quick Time*6 .mov Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
FLV*6 .flv, .f4v LPCM, AAC, MP3
3gpp/3gpp2*6 .3gp, .3g2, .3gpp, .3gp2 AAC
VC1*1 TS .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
WMV9*1*7 ASF .wmv, .asf WMA9, WMA 10 Pro
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
Motion JPEG*6 Quick Time .mov Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3

Music

Format Codec Extension
AVCHD (Ver.2.0)*1*8*9
Music MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III)*10 .mp3
AAC/HE-AAC*1*10 .m4a, .aac*6
WMA9 Standard*1 .wma
WMA 10 Pro*11 .wma
LPCM*10 .wav
FLAC*1 .flac, .fla
Dolby Digital*6*10 .ac3
DSF*1 .dsf

Music

Codec Extension
DSDIFF*1*12 .dff
AIFF*1 .aiff, .aif
ALAC*1 .m4a
Vorbis .ogg
Monkey's Audio .ape

Photo

Format Extension
JPEG .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe
PNG .png*13
GIF .gif*13
BMP .bmp*6*14

*1 The player may not play this file format on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700 only).

*2 The player can only play standard definition video on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700 only).

*3 The player does not play DTS format files on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700 only).

*4 The player can only play Dolby Digital format files on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700 only).

*5 The player can support AVC up to Level 4.1.

*6 The player does not play this file format on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700 only).

*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.

*10 The player can play ".mka" files. (This file cannot be played on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700 only).)

*11 The player does not play coded file such as Lossless.

*12 The player does not play DST encoded files.

*13 The player does not play animated PNG or animated GIF files.

*14 The player does not support 16bit BMP files.

Specifications

Category Details
System Laser: Semiconductor laser
Inputs and outputs DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (Jack name): Phono jack /0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms (Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)
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)*
* Do not use for power charging purposes.
DC IN: BDP-S3700: 12 V DC, 650 mA
BDP-S1700: 12 V DC, 600 mA
Wireless (BDP-S3700 only) Wireless LAN standard: Protocol IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency range: 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-13
Modulation: DSSS and OFDM
General Power requirements: 12 V DC with AC adaptor
Rating: Input 220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (when using AC adaptor): BDP-S3700: 9.2 W
BDP-S1700: 8.5 W
Network standby*: 0.8 W (all wired/wireless network ports ON)
Dimensions (approx.): 230 mm x 194 mm x 39 mm (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 0.8 kg
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

* Set [Remote Start] in [Network Settings] to [On] and turn off the player to activate Network standby.

Supplied accessories

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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