Sony BDP-S500 Multi Region Blu-Ray PAL/NTSC DVD Player


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$989.99

Our Multi Region Blu Ray (Region Free Version) of the Sony BDP-S500 features state-of-the-art technologies for superb picture and sound quality with high-definition Blu-ray Discs. This powerful player can output video in full-HD 1080p resolution and at a film-faithful rate of 24 frames per second. Just connect it to a compatible HDTV, and you'll enjoy smooth images with extraordinary depth and detail.

Future-ready color technology: The Multi Region BDP-S500 supports new X.V.Color technology, which offers the potential for up to 80% more colors than you get with current high-definition programs. In the future, you'll be able to enjoy an even more vibrant, lifelike image with compatible TVs and movie discs.

Blu-ray: a format designed for a better picture: The Multi Region BDP-S500's top-notch video performance is largely due to the Blu-ray Disc format itself. High-capacity Blu-ray Discs can each hold up to five times as much information as a regular DVD. A Blu-ray player can send this digital information to your TV at a much faster rate than a DVD player. In fact, Blu-ray signals have up to twice the bandwidth of broadcast HD signals. The result is picture quality with flawless clarity and true-to-life texture and depth.

Full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema Video Output: Most of all Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second, and Blu-ray Disc movies are mastered at 24 frame per second, so it is only fitting that the Sony BDP-S500 can output your films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home. Of course, The Sony BDP-S500 can also output at 1080/60p for more traditional HDTV sets on the market. Either way Sony has you covered for the best picture possible in Full 1080p!

Best Audio Sound: Blu-ray Discs include cutting-edge audio as well as high-definition video, and the Multi Region BDP-S500 gives you a couple of different ways to enjoy these advanced new soundtracks. You can use the analog output to connect the player to any home theater receiver with a multi-channel input. Or, if you have a newer receiver with built-in Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, and DTS®-HD decoding, you can send these soundtracks to your receiver via a single-cable HDMI connection for external processing.

Features:

• Important Notes:

• Also plays VCD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DiVX, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MP3 on CD-R/CD-RW, JPEG
• Plays Blu-ray high-definition discs with selectable output resolution of 1080p signals available through HDMI only or 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video.
• plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and DVD+R & DVD+RW
• plays high-def AVCHD files on home-burned DVDs
• plays MP3 and JPEG files recorded to DVD
• plays CDs
• Selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video up-conversion for DVD (upconverted video available through HDMI output only)
• built-in audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, and multi-channel uncompressed PCM
• 7.1-channel bit stream audio output via HDMI
• BD-Java interactive capability
• BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ for control of compatible Sony TVs and components via HDMI
• HDMI digital output (combines video and multichannel audio with HDCP copy protection)
• HDMI version 1.3 with x.v.Color support
• 1 set of A/V outputs (composite video, S-video, and component video)
• stereo and 5.1-channel audio outputs
• coaxial and optical digital audio outputs
• motorized front panel
• remote control (multibrand for TVs)
• Silicon Optix Reon chip for de-interlacer and scaler
• Noise reduction
• Improved GUI
• Adjustable Chroma Delay and Level, White/Black Levels, CCS On/Off controls 
• New ESS Vibrato "Chroma Bug Free" MPEG/DVD-Audio Decoder 
• Dual, discrete, Analog Devices ADV-7310 - 216 MHz, 4:4:4, 12 bit Video D/A Conversion system featuring Noise Shaped Video processing (1 chip each Progressive and Interlace) 
• Wideband relay switched component video outputs 
• Variable Black Level (Setup): 0 and 7.5 IRE 
• 2X DVD read speed; 4X CD/CD-R/CD-RW read speed; with 8MB drive buffer memory 
• DT
• Built-in Dolby Digital / DTS Decoders for 5.1 Channel Surround Sound
• Dolby TrueHD Decoding
• BD-R/RE Read Compatibility
• Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192-kHz DSD-1791 Audio DACs that decode PCM and DSD signals discretely with no cross-conversion of DSD 
• 24/96 compatible digital outputs - optical and coaxial 
• Anamorphic Scaling for 4:3/16:9 Sets 
• 4:3 Squeeze and Zoom Controls, including HDMI outputs 
• Pure Direct Modes to defeat unneeded portions of player for the ultimate in audio performance 
• SRS TruSurround 
• Picture CD Playback with Display:
  CDs with pictures, both Picture CD and JPEG types can be viewed. The images can be zoomed, rotated, flipped and scanned.
• MP3 Compatibility:
  Provides full MP3 compatibility, including Fast Forward, Rewind and Special Playback functions, MP3 Navigation Display, playback of discs with both MP3 and JPEG files, and MP3 Multi-session compatibility.

Enhanced Convenience:

• 216MHz/12-bit video D/A conversion for high picture quality
• 192KHz / 24BIT Audio D/A Conversion
• Audio equalizer and 3D reverb
• MP3 fast-forward/rewind/special playback
• Playback of discs with both JPEG and MP3 tracks
• Progressive scan video output
• Two laser optical pickup
• 1.33x, 2x, and 4x Zoom capability
• Fast & Easy operation
• Screen Saver
• Resume play
• Preprogram & random play
• Child & Parental lock
• GUI (Graphic User Interface)
• Program Play
• Chapter Digest
• Super Scanning
• Instant Replay
• Slow Repeat
• Screen Fit
• Multiple Zoom:
  The Multiple Zoom function lets you vary the size of the image in six steps: 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2x, 3x and 4x.

Voltage:

• 110 Volts 60 Hertz

Dimensions:

• 16-15/16"W x 3-15/16"H x 15-15/16"D
• Weight: 11.3 pounds

Outputs:

• HDMI
• Composite Video Out
• S-Video Out
• Component Video Out (Y, Pb, Pr)
• RCA Analog Audio Output
• PCM Output: Linear PCM Decoding; Linear PCM out via HDMI™ bitstream
• Optical Digital Audio Output Terminal for 5.1 channel Surround
• Coaxial Digital Audio Output Terminal for 5.1 channel Surround