Brand Name | Sony |
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Item Weight | 6.37 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 17 x 8.75 x 2.37 inches |
Item model number | BDPS550 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black |
Specification Met | Energy Star |
Special Features | Blu ray support |
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Brand | Sony |
Media Type | DVD, Blu-Ray Disc |
Special Feature | Blu ray support |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Connector Type | HDMI |
Connectivity Technology | HDMI |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 6.37 Pounds |
Compatible Devices | Television |
Input Video Compatability | NTSC |
About this item
- Bonus View & BD-Live (Profile 2.0) w/1GB flash memory for local storage
- Full HD 1080/60p & 24p True Cinema Video Output
- Dolby True HD/DTS-HD decoder built-in with 7.1ch out. Quick start up mode.
- Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3)
- x.v.Color for AVC-HD
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Picture quality | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 |
Remote Control | — | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 | — | 4.3 |
Value for money | — | 4.6 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.2 |
Easy to use | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.2 |
User interface | — | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 | — | — |
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media type | DVD, Blu-Ray Disc | DVD, Blu-Ray Disc | Blu-Ray Disc | Blu-Ray Disc, DVD, MP3 | DVD, Blu-Ray Disc, CD | Blu-Ray Disc, DVD |
audio output mode | — | — | Surround | Surround | Surround | Surround |
connector type | HDMI | HDMI, USB Type C | HDMI, RCA | HDMI, Coaxial | HDMI | HDMI |
number of channels | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 |
connectivity tech | HDMI | HDMI | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Ethernet | USB, HDMI |
analog video format | NTSC | — | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC |
Product Description
Product Description
The future of Blu-ray technology is here with the BDP-S550 and BD-Live. The BDP-S550 comes equipped with a built in Ethernet port and 1GB of memory on board (There is a USB port for additional Memory if needed as well) to allow you to access specially created content on your BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Disc Movie from the comfort of your Home Theater. Whether you are viewing upcoming trailers, playing a game with your friends, or just downloading a new ring-tone to your phone, BD-Live takes the movie experience to a whole new level. You still get the amazing picture performance of Full 1080/24p output and incredible upscaling up to 1080p for your DVD collection via the HDMI connection. Plus, to add to the great Home Theater experience, you get full bitstream output or, if you choose, internal decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution). To further the connectivity to your existing system, the BDP-S550 has a full 7.1 analog output for older receivers. Making all these wonderful features easy to access is the new Xross Media Bar� menu system, which is an icon based menu system for simple navigation. BRAVIA sync is also included which allows for easy one-button operation when connected via HDMI to other compatible Sony TV and Audio products. The BDP-S550 brings the world of BD-Live and Blu-ray to life!
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Amazon.com Product Description Bring home the future of Blu-ray Disc technology with BD-Live and the BDP-S550 Blu-ray Disc player. The S550 is the step-up model to Sony's BDP-S350. It adds a gigabyte of onboard memory, so you can enjoy expanded Blu-ray capabilities like BD-Live interactive features right out of the box, and dts-HD compatibility for studio-quality sound.
BD-Live takes your movie experience to a whole new level. Download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers and movie-based games. Equipped with a built-in Ethernet port, the BDP-S550 makes it easy to access specially created BD-Live content and Bonus View features. A USB port that allows you to add more storage to access the growing number of special features that will be available given the immense storage capacity of Blu-ray discs themeselves. This player outputs a Full 1080/24p True Cinema picture and upscales your existing DVD collection to 1080p when using the HDMI connection. Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD delivers studio master quality audio which is designed specifically for high definition entertainment. Make the most of all of these features with the icon-based Xcross Media Bar, which provides simple navigation of the player's menu system.
Key Features
- Slim chassis
- True 1080p Output (Learn more)
- 7.1 Channel Dolby Sound , Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution Audio) (Learn more)
- 1 Gb of onboard memory and a USB Port Allows More Storage for Access to More Special Features, Like Bonus View (Learn More)
- Ethernet connection for BD-Live Compatibility and firmware updates (Learn more)
- Higher Bit Rates mean less video compression (Learn more)
- Emmy-Award Winning Xross Media Bar Interface (Learn More)
- Bravia Sync for Easy Connectivity (Learn More)
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More Picture
See Everything Your HDTV Can Show You with Full HD.
6 Times the Picture Data on DVDs
See everything your HDTV can show you. Blu-ray Disc's Full HD 1080p resolution produces over 2 million pixels per frame to produce a razor-sharp picture with unmatched depth and clarity that takes full advantage of the capabilities of today's 1080p HDTVs. That's six times the picture data contained on DVDs, which are encoded at only 480p.
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 Blu-ray Disc Players can output your films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home. Of course, Sony Blu-ray Disc Players 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.
Backwards compatible and Upscaling
All existing Blu-ray Disc players will play your standard DVD collection without a problem. And with built-in 1080p video upscaling, they'll look even better.
More Bits
In the digital world, picture quality is not just about resolution, but also about bit rates. The higher the bit rate, the more data that is processed, typically resulting in higher video quality. DVDs have a maximum video bit rate of about 10 megabits per second (Mbps). In comparison, Blu-ray Disc is capable of video bitrates up to an incredible 40 Mbps. The bottom line, higher bit rates allow for the least amount of data compression for HD video that looks closest to the original video source.More Sound
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. 7.1 channel analog output provides connectivity to older receivers, making the player compatible with your existing audio system with 7.1 analog inputs.
The BDP-S550 is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby’s next-generation lossless technology developed for high-definition disc-based media. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs. When coupled with high-definition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience that lets you enjoy sound as stunning as the high-definition picture.- Delivers enthralling studio-master-quality sound that unlocks the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs.
- Offers more discrete channels than ever before for impeccable surround sound.
- Compatible with the A/V receivers and home-theaters-in-a-box (HTIBs) of today and tomorrow.
- Dialogue normalization maintains the same volume level when you change to other Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD programming.
- Dynamic range control (Night mode) enables you to customize audio playback to reduce peak volume levels (no loud surprises) while experiencing all the details in the soundtrack, enabling late-night viewing of high-energy surround sound without disturbing others.
Xross Media Bar
Xross (pronounced Cross) is Sony's Technical-Emmy award-winning graphic user interface for Sony WEGA and BRAVIA televisions and PS3 and PSX game systems. The interface features category icons spread horizontally across the screen that organize the viewing options (TV, Music, Internet, Tools, etc...). When a category icon is selected on the horizontal bar, a vertical bar appears showing the viewing options within that category. Using the directional pad on your remote, you can easily maneuver horizontally from category to category, then scroll vertically through individual viewing options to easily navigate through the wide range of programming available on today's televisions.BD-Live
BD-Live is a Blu-ray feature that enables you to access special content via an internet-connected Blu-ray player. Because it's not coded into the disc, BD-Live content is always updated, always fresh. With BD-Live, your Blu-ray disc is different every time you view it.Check out the latest previews, download special scenes, exclusive features and ringtones, and participate in online communities or games.
As BD-Live continues to grow and expand, even more features will become available, customizing features and content to your location or preferences.
More Space
Blu-ray Disc has 5x more storage capacity than DVD, which allows more content to fit on the disc. The extra storage capacity also means more room for special features like inline navigation, Bonus View, interactive games, deleted scenes, director commentary and more Navigate to special features, other scenes, or settings without leaving the content you are watching.Bonus View lets you watch special features and commentary inline without leaving the movie.
HDMI Features
x.v Color
RGB Color Range
xvYCC Color Range
Thanks to the adoption of a newly approved international color standard called xvYCC (an option in the HDMI v1.3 spec and which Sony participated in creating), the color space has been greatly expanded.
All Sony XBR HDTVs support the xvYCC color profile (Extended YCC Colorimetry for Video Applications), or "x.v. color" for short. Standard RGB color space allows the display of a portion of the colors that are viewable to the human eye. The next generation "xvYCC" color space actually offers an available range of colors that exceeds what human eyes can recognize.
- Next-generation "xvYCC" color space supports 1.8 times as many colors as existing HDTV signals
- Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately
- Enables displays with more natural and vivid colors
Deep Color So, where x.v. color expands the available range of colors your HDTV can display, Deep Color increases the number of colors your HDTV can display within that range, for smoother transitions from color to color.
- Lets HDTVs and other displays go from millions of colors to billions of colors
- Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between colors
- Enables increased contrast ratio
- Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and white
Connectivity
As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA Sync to gobeyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA televisions and other Sony audio and video products, in addition to audio and video transmission, control functions will betransmitted via the HDMI cable. With "One Touch Play," operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on then the BRAVIA television turn on and switch to the correct video input–Simple–Easy–BRAVIA Sync.Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Audio Output(s) : 2 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)
- Optical Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
- S-Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
- Ether port for firmware updates
- USB port for BD-Live External Memory
Specifications
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.): 17 inches x 8 3/4 inches x 2 3/4 inches (430 x 220 x 70 mm)
- Weight (Approx.): 7 lbs 4 oz (3.3Kg)
Audio Features
- Dolby: Yes & Dolby TrueHD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3)
- Dolby Digital plus Decoding: Yes
- Dolby TrueHD Decoding : Yes
- dts Decoding: Yes
- dts Output: Yes
- dts-HD Decoding: Yes
- LPCM: Yes (multi channel decoder): Yes (HDMI bitstream out)
- Dolby True HD bitstream output: Yes
- dts HD bitstream output: Yes
Capability
- CD: Yes
- DVD: Yes
Video Features
- BD-R/RE Read Compatibility: Yes (BDMV & BDAV format)
- BD-ROM: 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
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ASIN | B001FN3ZRQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #673,956 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #437 in Blu-Ray Disc Players |
Date First Available | September 11, 2008 |
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Customers have expressed positive opinions about the quality, sound quality, and ease of use of the video disc player. They mention that it works well, plays every movie perfectly, and has great surround sound. Some appreciate the picture quality, appearance, and easy of updating. That said, opinions are mixed on speed.
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Customers like the quality of the video disc player. They mention that it works well, is flawless, and plays every movie perfectly. The results are great, and it works great with their Sony TV over an HDMI output. Sharp picture. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance, quality, and clarity of the product.
"...This is the player that will easily let you play Dolby TrueHD as well as dtsHD Master Audio soundtracks...." Read more
"...2. All of the Internet-related BD-Live features and updates work fine, although I don't really have time to routinely use them...." Read more
"...One good thing about the 550 is its ability to read SACD, DTS audio, etc...." Read more
"...Bravia-syns is cool and works well. One 1 remote is a bonus." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the video disc player. They mention that the HD and surround sound are great, the video and audio quality appears as good, and the picture is wonderful. The player can read SACD, DTS audio, and produces great super clear movies with theatre quality sound. It also transcodes all audio, which is a plus if you have an older receiver. The product has an amazing video resolution.
"...It is just like having your own theater in your home. Picture and sound are phenomenal...." Read more
"...One good thing about the 550 is its ability to read SACD, DTS audio, etc...." Read more
"...I've used the blu-ray a handful of times and although the audio and video are great, it isn't THAT much of an improvement to 5.1 and upconverted..." Read more
"...It hooks right up to the multi channel in ports in the back. The sound is crisp and fills my media room nicely...." Read more
Customers find the video disc player easy to use and set up. They say it has an easy-to-use onscreen menu and is compatible with a receiver and TV. Customers also say it's quick to load, play, and connect to their receiver and television. They mention that there's no software to install and that it has a sleek design.
"...As for the player... fast loading times, nice menu and easy setup process...." Read more
"...Delivery time from Amazon ...excellent as always. Settimg up of the unit is easy: just plug it to my Onkyo 805 and my 46 inch 1080p Bravia , both..." Read more
"...No disk to set up, no software to install. Really...Just plug and play. The package comes with both units and two ethernet cables...." Read more
"...Easy setup; if only going to play DVDs for the kiddies, don't pay the extra $...maybe obtain the less expensive Sony model or a Panasonic unit...." Read more
Customers like the value of the video disc player. They mention it's well worth the money, has excellent features for the price, and is a great purchase. Some say that it'll be an upgrade from less expensive models and represents a significant leap in quality.
"...or using the direct analog connections, represents a significant leap in quality from previous DVD iterations...." Read more
"...It's got a ton of improvements over Sony's (and the competition's) previous models...." Read more
"...BD-Live is an absolutely useless option...." Read more
"...Amazon has it for a great price, and overall a significantly better player than the first gen devices (BDP-S300 and BDP-S500)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the video disc player. They mention that the picture is amazing in high-def, and the clarity and color are amazing.
"...We already had a Samsung 37 inch 720p LCD, and Blu-ray looks tremendous on it. The colors pop off the screen unlike any up-converting DVD player...." Read more
"...The picture is flawless...." Read more
"...as my Sony upconverting DVD player, others definitely are far superior in picture quality over DVD...." Read more
"I bought this machine to replace a Samsuyng BDP 1200. The picture is great on the 1200 but there are so many playback issues it makes it almost..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the video disc player. They mention that it has a nice design, and provides beautiful video for HD LCDs. It is a perfect compliment to your HD home experience, and delivers beautiful definition. Customers also appreciate the rich colors and panoramic views.
"...Ordinary DVDs look great on it and Blu-Ray disk look fantastic! I also create my own DVD+R DVDs from old Hi8 camcorder tapes and play those on it...." Read more
"...For my money it is easy to operate, delivers beautiful definition and has most of the extras you would like to have for those occasional needs for..." Read more
"...Blu-Ray DVD's look awesome and it also plays and enhances regular DVD's making your viewing experience much better...." Read more
"...'s (blockbuster online) but everything else I've run through it looks fantastic." Read more
Customers find the video disc player easy to update. They mention that the built-in network port makes upgrades a snap. The device is quick to load, play, and be ready to play, with no firmware upgrade required.
"...With the built-in network port, upgrades are a snap.Sony's previous players (except the 350) had slow loading times...." Read more
"...The Sony unit does a superb job at this and it is quicker to be ready to play. I used an HDMI connection to my Sony KDL 52XBR6...." Read more
"...as other reviewers mentioned - second generation play with relatively quick startup time (profile 2) and support for direct 7.1 analog out to older..." Read more
"...great price, updates are easy...just order thru sony as the usb in the back of unit like everyone else says is tough to make it work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the video disc player. Some mention that it has much faster load times than other Blu-ray players, and DVD titles load and play quickly. However, others say that it is very slow and requires a different amount of time to load depending on what BD-Live is enabled.
"...Each Blu-Ray title behaves a little differently and requires a different amount of time to load, depending on what BD-Live features it has,..." Read more
"...As for the player... fast loading times, nice menu and easy setup process...." Read more
"...only somewhat negative thing I could think of to note is that it loads discs slowly compared to a normal DVD player...." Read more
"...Downloading was quick and the player then installed the new firmware without any difficulty...." Read more
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As for the player... fast loading times, nice menu and easy setup process. IMPORTANT... If you have an old 5.1/7.1 receiver with no HDMI ports, this or the Panasonic DMP-BD55K are the players you should consider. The S550 has 7.1 analog out, so the player will both decode and output all the latest HD audio codecs (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio) through the all-familiar red and white RCA cables to your receiver. You cannot listen to the HD codecs with just a fiber optical/digital coaxial cable...you will be stuck with just lossy Dolby Digital/DTS. Believe me... the HD audio is as impressive as the HD picture, if not more so. I highly highly recommend this player for anyone already with an HDTV but with an old 5.1 receiver. If you purchase this player, which at the moment is $60 more than the Sony BDP-S350, you do not have to go out and purchase a $200 HDMI receiver or a $400 HDMI receiver with HD-decoding capabilities. This is the main reason our family bought this player over the less expensive S350 or BD35K. With a non-HDMI receiver, you just hook up your player to the HDTV via HDMI and to the receiver via analog (and optical if desired...read ahead).
One negative... This only applies to those who would use 5.1/7.1 analog out for HD audio. If you choose to watch DVDs using fiber optical/digital coaxial, you can still hook up the player to the receiver with both analog and the optical/coaxial cable. Unfortunately, the player doesn't treat the two outputs independently. Therefore you have to make changes in the S550 menu under Audio Output Priority (Multi-out vs. Optical). You can always play the DVDs using analog out and therefore not need to make these setting changes, but some people prefer the digital cables for their DVDs.
This problem is nonexistent in the Panasonic DMP-BD55K. However, the Sony apparently has better picture quality, especially for up-converting DVDs. Our family had a preference for the Sony brand and the attractive blue front.
If you already have an HDMI receiver, I would recommend the less expensive Sony BDP-S350 or Panasonic DMP-BD35K.
I'm incredibly impressed with this player, which I've connected to a 1080p capable Sony television. The picture is flawless. The sound, whether connected via HDMI, digital connector with your processor doing the processing, or using the direct analog connections, represents a significant leap in quality from previous DVD iterations. Playback starts rapidly after disc insertion.
I have one very minor gripe. If you're standing at the unit with a new DVD, and the unit isn't already turned on, you can't simply turn it on and open the drawer to insert the DVD. You have to turn it on and wait about 10-15 seconds for it to cycle through a start-up process. Only then can you open the DVD tray. This could be updated with new firmware, I would imagine.
Overall, an excellent performer.
It's got a ton of improvements over Sony's (and the competition's) previous models.
It can internally decode all 7.1 next-gen audio formats. This is the player that will easily let you play Dolby TrueHD as well as dtsHD Master Audio soundtracks.
It is Profile 2.0 capable right out of the box. No upgrades required (at least not right now!). With the built-in network port, upgrades are a snap.
Sony's previous players (except the 350) had slow loading times. The 550 is much quicker. You even have the option of a quick start-up mode, even faster than the default standard one which is fast enough.
Most Blu-ray players display total and elapsed time. This player also features remaining time, crucial if you want to know how much time is left on the disc.
The 550 includes a backlit remote, a real improvement if you are using your player in a darkened room.
The best feature of the 550 is its price. Although the $399 price tag may seem high to some, actual discounts are closer to $300-$330, which is about $50 higher than the bottom line 350 model. Considering how many extra features you get, it seems like a bargain.
Only down side is Sony's Xcross Media Bar graphic display is always on except for playing discs. You only need to access this menu when you are setting up your system or making changes. Then you only need to display a neat desktop, not one cluttered with icons.
If want a reasonable inexpensive Blu-ray player that can handle all your options now or in the short-term future, the Sony BDP-S550 is the one to get!
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