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Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Model number:
BDP-S550
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Access exclusive downloadable content with this Blu-ray Disc™ player and BD-Live™ and make the most of your movie experience.
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- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
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Full HD 1080p
Full HD 1080p video output1 provides high-resolution HD image, so you can take full advantage of the superior detail of Blu-ray Disc™ video content.
Dolby® TrueHD internal decoding
Dolby® TrueHD internal decoding and bitstream output via HDMI™ for the Dolby TrueHD and dts®-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution Audio) codes delivers studio quality audio designed specifically for high definition entertainment like Blu-ray Disc™ movies, with up to 7.1 channels of surround sound that is virtually indistinguishable from the original studio version.
BD-Live2
BD-Live2 technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more.
BRAVIA® Sync for Theatre5
BRAVIA® Sync for Theatre5 technology utilizes the industry-standard HDMI™ CEC function to provide one button access and control of the appropriate inputs for your BRAVIA HDTV and HDMI-connected A/V components.
xvYCC color
Support for the international xvYCC color standard produces images with 1.8x the color space of the traditional RGB color standard, resulting in images with more natural and vivid color reproduction6.
USB Port
USB Port lets you connect the included 1GB USB flash-based memory for BD-Live External Memory2.
7.1 channel analog output
7.1 channel analog output provides connectivity to older receivers, making the player compatible with your existing audio system with 7.1 analog inputs.
Ethernet port
Ethernet port provides connectivity to a home network with broadband connection so you can download network updates and bonus content2.
24p True Cinema
24p True Cinema capable4 provides a direct connection to 24p video display devices so you can avoid conversions and enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) cinematic picture quality.
BD/DVD/CD and AVCHD playback
BD/DVD/CD and AVCHD playback plays your favorite Blu-ray Disc™ movies, DVDs, audio CDs, and AVCHD-format discs on your Sony Blu-ray Disc player3.
xross media bar™
xross media bar™ (XMB™) on-screen display is a fast, fun and easy way to access set-up menus, user controls, and more.
DVD Upscaling
DVD Upscaling via HDMI™ gets the most out of your existing DVD collection by upscaling standard definition video to near HD 1080p resolution1.
Design
Slim chassis with a gloss black finish fits elegantly with your home theater system and décor, and the included backlit remote helps give you total control of the movie-watching experience.
Bonus View
Bonus View feature provides “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray Disc™ titles.
Precision Cinema
Precision Cinema HD Upscale circuitry uses high bandwidth digital-to-analog conversion and processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. Additionally, separate algorithms are used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharper backgrounds with moving objects that are nearly free from motion artifacts.
Precision Drive system
Precision Drive system for BD allows you to play back some Blu-ray Disc™ media or DVDs that may have been damaged or warped -- with minimal degradation of picture quality2.
Product Specifications
Video Features
- BD-R/RE Read Compatibility : Yes (BDMV & BDAV format)
- BD-ROM : Yes
- CD (CD-DA) : Yes
- DVD Playback : Yes
- DVD+R Read Compatibility : Yes
- DVD+RW Read Compatibility : Yes
- DVD-R Read Compatibility : Yes (Video Mode and VR Mode)
- DVD-RW Read Compatibility : Yes (Video Mode and VR Mode)
- JPEG Playback : Yes
- x.v.Color™ Technology : Yes
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 17 x 8 3/4 x 2 3/4" (430 x 220 x 70 mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 7 lbs 4 oz (3.3Kg)
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Audio Output(s) : 2 Channel: 1 (Rear); 7.1 Channel 1 ( Rear)
- Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : (Y/Pb/Pr) OUtput(s): 1 (Rear)
- Composite Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
- Optical Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
- S-Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
Audio Features
- Dolby® : Yes & Dolby® TrueHD bitstream out over HDMI™ (V1.3)
- Dolby® Digital plus Decoding : Yes
- Dolby® True HD Bitstream Output : Yes
- Dolby® TrueHD Decoding : Yes
- LPCM : Yes (multi channel decoder): Yes (HDMI™ bitstream out)
- dts® Decoding : Yes
- dts® HD Bitstream Output : Yes
- dts® Output : Yes
- dts®-HD Decoding : Yes
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor
HDMI Cables
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Flat High Speed HDMI™ Cable — 9' 10"
$79.99
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High Speed HDMI™ Cable - 6' 6"
$59.99
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High Grade HDMI™ Cable - 3' 3"
$79.99
Composite Video Cables
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8' Composite Video and Audio Cable
$14.99
S-Video Cables
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8' S-Video Cable
$19.99
Optical Digital Audio Cables
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Digital Audio Optical Cable - 3' 3"
$49.99
Discontinued Models
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Component Video Cable - 3' 3"
$
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Digital Audio Coaxial Cable - 3' 3"
$
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.4 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 15 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
14 of 16 (87%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Rated 1.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Alain
Date: Jun 9, 2009
6of 8 people found this helpful
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Not what I expected from Sony
Pros: Looks good; reasonable image
Cons: Poor reliability
Product worked well for about six months. Started to have problems w/ Blu Ray discs and was told we needed to update the firmware. By the second udpate, after 11 months of ownership, Blu Ray discs stopped working altogether. At month 13, no discs whatsoever will play. Unfortunately, I failed to recognize the timeline as this was evolving so I now have a useless device that's out of warranty and headed for the trash... Extremely disappointing.
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Reviewer: phoenixandrew (Phoenix, Arizona, USA)
Date: Mar 9, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Overall great with a couple of exceptions.
Pros: Sharp picture, load time not too bad.
Cons: Doesn't start where you leave off, no frame-advance/slo-mo.
Performs all the basic stuff a Blu-ray DVD player should perform. My only two gripes with it is that unlike my Sony standard DVD player it doesn't always resume where you leave off if you hit the "Stop" button. Plus, also unlike my standard Sony DVD player, there is no frame-advance or slo-mo.
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Reviewer: JEREMY (Houston, Tx)
Date: Mar 8, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
8of 12 people found this helpful
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GREAT
Pros: ALL
Cons: NONE
I love the sound and picture with this blu-ray player. Its my first but with all other sony products makes great combo.
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Reviewer: neff (Kissimmee,Florida)
Date: Mar 6, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
2of 3 people found this helpful
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best Blue ray
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
easy to hookup,load dvd's fast,great pictures,great sound,on scale 1 to 10 wich 10 is great,a give sony blueray dvd player a 11.
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Reviewer: workingdog (Pennsylvania)
Date: Feb 17, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
11of 11 people found this helpful
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Great Blue Ray!
Pros: "Picture Quality, and Ease of Interface"
Cons: waiting so long to buy one!
This Blue Ray player does everything I want it to and more. The user interface is the same as my Sony LCD TV and they work like a charm together with a Monster HDMI cable. There was a software update and I burnt the image file from sony on a disc and it upgraded exactly as they said it would on the update website. You can also connect a CAT5 and update that way if you like. Standard DVD quality is so much better, and the Blue Ray disc's are to die for! Forget the upconverter's and make the investment!
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Reviewer: patty
Date: Feb 10, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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i love it
this is one of the best bluerays for the money you can buy.
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Reviewer: BigBadBob (SoCal)
Date: Feb 8, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
7of 9 people found this helpful
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BDP S550
Pros: It does what it is supposed to do. Very nice display
Cons: Don't be so picky. It loads fast enough
I was told that this player takes too long to load. I find that it takes a little while, but it has much more to load than a regular DVD player. It isn't a problem. This player has very nice playback and a good price. I have the Costco version of this player and am very pleased with it
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Reviewer: Pierre3408 (Smithtown, NY)
Date: Feb 2, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
14of 16 people found this helpful
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You can't resume from where you left off!
Pros: Play back is great!!
Cons: you can't restart from where you left off if you turn off the machine, change a setting or open the DVD tray.
You would think an advanced Blu-ray player would resume where you left off if you turn off the player and turn it back on later. The most basic DVD players do this. They even remember the DVD you watched previously from where you left off. Sony fix this and you'll have a great machine. Also, audio factory default is not Dolby 5.1, you have to go to the settings menu and change from basic stereo output. Play back picture quality is excellent, it's shame that such basic requirements were neglected. Bad job Sony!!
- 1080p playback requires HDMI connector (sold separately) and compatible HDTV with 1080p display capability.
- Broadband internet connection and home network required. Fees may apply.
- Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. DVD Media/formats are not universally compatible.
- 24P True Cinema requires 24p-capable HDTV.
- BRAVIA Sync for Theatre works with select Sony televisions and home theater products, excluding camcorders. Please check your owner’s manual for compatibility.
- Only when displaying video from x.v.Color™ enabled video sources.
© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, BRAVIA, HDNA, and x.v.Color, are trademarks of Sony. XMB and Xross Media Bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licesning LLC. Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of DTS, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.