Sony has a reputation of presenting top end electronic products and Sony BDP-S500 is an advanced Blu-Ray DVD player with prominent features that all profile 1.0 players hold. It delivers exceptional sound and picture quality.
The device is well designed and includes a motorized front panel that glides when you press the open or close button. The casing is sturdy and spacious enough for high-end circuitry. The menu layout is simple to follow and well presented.
Key Features
You can enjoy high definition audio and video output with a pile up of useful and advanced functions.
BD-ROM Playback
This is a sophisticated optical disc format in the HD episode. It sports large storage capacity of 25 to 50GB, which is five times larger than DVDs. It has a high speed transfer rate of 54Mbps. This format supports Java for interactive tasks and BD-J application provides maximum functionality when forming interactive BD-ROM titles.
Bravia Theatre Sync – HDMI Control
You can control your home theatre setup with this new technology. This function enables easy operation by connecting Sony components that are compatible with HDMI control function with HDMI cable.
24P Display Frame
Conventional televisions including flat panels and CRT display frames at 1/50 or 1/60 intervals while, films are shot at 24 frames per sec. When Sony BDP-S500 is connected to a television with 24p capability, it displays each frame in 1/24 second, thus reproducing the true cinema image.
Compatibility
Sony BDP-S500 is compatible to JPEG images, MPEG-2, MP3 audio and PS movie files, but not compressed video formats like DivX. This player supports AVCHD format files, i.e., recordings from camcorders in 8 or 12cm DVD discs. You can play your high definition personal files in HD quality.
Multi-Channel Linear PCM
The player features up to 8ch Linear PCM surround sound combining AV amplifier compatibility. Regular coaxial or optical jack does not support 8ch signals, while you need an HDMI compatible device and HDMI cord.
Dolby True HD and DTS-HD 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
The audio output in this device is appealing with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD 7.1 channel surround sound. Sony BDP-S500 supports decoding feature of Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus to Linear PCM through HDMI.
HDMI Digital Interface
When the player is connected to HDMI device with HDMI cord, it can output SD to HD video and multi channel digital audio signals without requiring degradation. The video is displayed with a resolution of 720p, 1080i and 1080p. This feature supports HDCP copy protection technology to include coding technology for digital video signals.
Accessories
Remote control is designed with perfect button arrangement and the player responds quickly to the remote commands. Sony BDP-S500 comes with accessories including coaxial digital audio cables, HDMI cables, Component Video Cables, stereo audio cables and optical digital audio cables.
Verdict
Sony BDP-S500 is an efficient Blu-ray DVD player indeed! Unlike players with Profile 1.1, Sony BDP-S500 can’t play advanced interactive features since it is Profile 1.0 however, the feature list is appealing. If you are not particular about interactive additions, this player is perfect for you.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Sony BDP-S500 |
| Colours available | Blue, Black |
| Weight | 4.8kg |
| Dimensions (Height, Width, Depth) | 361 x 430 x 100 cm |
| Number of discs playable | 1 |
| Power consumption in watts | 33W |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Media Compatibility | Audio CD, BD, BD-R, D-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW |
| Output Options | A/V (Composite), Audio – Digital Optical, Audio – Digital Coaxial, Audio – Multichannel RCA (Decoded), S-Video, HDMI, Component Video |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Multi disc player | No |
| Dialogue enhancer option | No |
| Resume option | No |
| Parental lock | No |
| Multiregional | Yes |
| Multi angle feature | No |
| BD-ROM playback | Yes |
| Bravia Theatre Sync | Yes |
| Screen Saver Option | Yes |
| Video/Audio Bit Rate Indicator | Yes |
| Start Up Screen | Yes |
| Background Graphics | Yes |
| JPEG Playback | Yes |
| 1080p output via (HDMI) | Yes |
| DVD upscaling | 1080p |
| x.v colour | Yes |
| 24p True Cinema | Yes |
| Progressive scan Output | Yes |
| Preset Picture Mode | Yes |
| MP3 compatible | Yes |
| Built-in audio decoders | MP3 |
| Audio DAC | 24 bit |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Tru HD and DTS HD 7.1 Channel surround sound |
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