- Full HD 1080/60p,24p Video Output via HDMI connection
- DVD Upscaling to 1080p
- Uncompressed Multi Channel Linear PCM Output
- Build Quality with Rigid Beam Construction
- BD-Java Interactive Capability
Product DescriptionHere’s the perfect partner to HDTV and home-theater. Blu-ray, also known as Blu-ray Disc (BD), is the name of a next-generation optical disc format. The format was developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD), as well as storing large amounts of data. The format offers more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc. This extra capacity combined with the use of advanced video and audio codecs will offer an unprecedented HD experience. The BD player is designed to deliver 1920 x 1080p output, the highest HD signal output currently available through an HDMI connection. The player supports various high quality video codecs, including MPEG2, MPEG4-AVC and VC1. Analog component output for 1080i has been included so people who own HD-capable televisions without HDMI can enjoy the Blu-ray Disc experience. The new BDP-S1 model is compatible with standard DVDs with the added feature of 1080p upscaling through HDMI, which gives new life to existing DVDs libraries. Enhancing the BD entertainment experience further, BD-Java interactivity has been incorporated, allowing for the design of advanced interactive features. The BDP-S1 player offers uncompressed multi-channel linear PCM digital audio output via HDMI, delivering optimum surround sound to an HDMI- equipped receiver. The player also has optical digital audio out and 5. 1 channel decoding capability for backward compatibility with existing receivers. In addition, the unit has a separate audio circuit board, finely tuned audio components, rigid beam chassis construction, drive brackets and off center insulator feet. This robust BD-ROM/R/RE player supports DVD playback from DVD/DVD+R/+RW encoded discs, as well as MP3 audio files and JPEG images stored on DVD+R/+RW discs. Pre-recorded BD are expected to be released in June 2006. Sony Computer EnteFrom the ManufacturerThe new BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc home player from Sony offers a host of new high-definition entertainment possibilities. The BDP-S1 features 1920 x 1080p output, the highest HD signal output currently available through a HDMI connection. If your HD-capable television does not have an HDMI connection, you can still get the Blu-ray experience – the 1080i analog output allows for HD-capable televisions without HDMI to enjoy Blu-ray Disc features. The BDP-S1 is also compatible with standard DVDs with the added feature of 1080p upscaling through HDMI, which gives new life to existing DVDs libraries3. BD-Java interactivity will further enhance the BD entertainment experience, allowing for development of advanced interactive features. Its sophisticated design, with blue glass front, will compliment any decor. Bring your home entertainment experience to a new level with the BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc home player. Complete Feature List Blu-ray Disc / DVD Playback2 Video Codec Format : MPEG2/MPEG4-AVC/VC-1 Full HD 1080p Video Output through HDMI connection1 DVD Upscaling to 1080p3 Picture Mode Settings Uncompressed Multi Channel Linear PCM Output Dolby® Digital Plus(Dolby Digital audio stream only), Dolby TrueHD (Dolby Digital audio stream only) dts®-HD — (dts audio stream only) Digital Out and decoding capability Dolby Digital and dts 5. 1channel Output Multi Channel 192KHz/24bit Audio D/A Converters Rigid Beam Construction Separated Audio Circuit Board Highly Tuned Audio Parts Drive Bracket for stability of drive system Individual Speaker Setting Off Center Insulator Feet BD-Java Interactive Capability5 Pop up Menu Quick Set Up FL Off/Dimmer Mode Screen Saver MP3 and JPEG Playback from DVD Media4 Parental Control IR In Multi Brand TV Control Remote Sophisticated Box Design with blue glass front Blu-ray’sHD resolution offers a vastly better picture than SD resolution availabel from regular DVD More About Blu-ray The format provides five times larger capacity than today’s DVDs, with unprecedented storage capacity of 25 GB (single-layer) and 50 GB (dual-layer). Blu-ray Disc players will be fully backward compatible with current DVD formats, delivering entertainment content in full high-definition (HD) quality, under a secure environment made possible through the most advanced copyright protection technology. Blu-ray Disc provides picture quality beyond anything available, with full capability 1080p/24 resolution in Blu-ray and Up to 40Mbps bit encoding – 5X current DVD. The theater quality “uncompressed” audio supports 8 channels of Liner PCM, Up to 32 streams of audio, interactive capability, seamless menus, integrated games, hi-def bonus and educational features. Java will allow for more dynamic, more sophisticated interactivity. Expand your workd with Sony products using Blu-ray Disc technology. It;s the heart of an outstanding line of Sony products with Blu-ray Disc technology that extends beyond the boundaries of high-definition and opens the new vistas for creativity, enjoyment, and interaction. Discover unsurpassed picture quality and uncompressed audio on supporting media that goes beyond any other format you’ve seen. Immerse yourself in the unrivaled detail that lets you experiencemore in every movie, every game. Movies Find a huge selection of great movies available now on Blu-ray Disc The best names in entertainment suppor Blu-ray Disc technology. Seven of Hollywood’s major studios — with 90% of home entertainment sales — ensure the most extensive library of high definition titles, with hits from SOny pictures, Walt Disney, MGM, 20th Century Fox, Warner Brothers, Paramount, and Lions Gate. You’ll find more titles coming every month. Blu-ray Disc was created to match the accelerating growth in digital consumer electronics and computer technology. The platform supports the convergence of film, music, gaming and other computer entertainment in a single standard. Sony Computer Entertainment’s adoption of Blu-ray Disc ROM technology in the next-generation PlayStation 3 system was announced at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo. Capacity Without Compromise Everything that DVD can do, Blu-ray Disc does and more. Blue laser technology enables up to 50 GB of storage — five times the capacity of DVD. That’s room for nine hours of HD. Or 23 hours of SD. Or tens of thousands of songs. Unbelievable data storage. Versatiltiy Beyond the Ordinary From movies to music to games to PC software and file backup, Blu-ray Disc is your solution! The system embraces pre-recorded titles (BD-ROM), discs that you can record yourself (BD-R) and discs you can re-record over and over again (BD-RE). So we can anticipate not only BD players for your living room, but also BD recorders, BD-based game consoles, BD drives for your personal computer and even BD camcorders using compact 8 cm (3″) discs!
Sony BDP-S1 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player 
#1 by T. Dang on October 21, 2009 - 9:17 am
I just seen the player this after noon at Best Buy and was really sorry about others’ good comments about this player. I didn’t have a chance to test the sound because I was so loud out there, but the picture, it was nothing to be impressed. I guessed it was a DVD upconvert at first. And after I asked the BB technician standing there I was so disappointed about Blue Ray. If this is all about blue ray, I rather buy a regular DVD player for Christ’s sake. In addition, this player was playing through a Sony 40V2500 Full 1080p HDTV.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Uzo Nwankwo on October 21, 2009 - 10:13 am
GET A PS3 60 gig version. . IT has this technology built right in plus u get the best gaming system on earth till 2011.
OH YEA and buy a good hdmi wire from here. . i got one for 10 dallors and a 37 inch flatscreen from walmart hdmi hdtv. . u know the full deal. . and its emerson so its not a no name brand. . I hope this review is helpful to you
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by Esteban Morales on October 21, 2009 - 10:51 am
I bought this bluray player and i must say, i’ll stick with the brand i know works great and offers the best, HD DVD, overall the picture quality, brightness, details and sound are way much better in HD DVD, i know sony promised a lot from BD, but we all know promises fly away! Stick to HD DVD, you’ll be quite surprised!
Rating: 1 / 5
#4 by Hitman777 on October 21, 2009 - 12:05 pm
I got a chance to see this player in action the other day at my local Audio/Video store and was blown away by the picture/sound and features!
The only flaw I could find was its a little square and blocky in design, but the High Definition picture quality is unbelievable! If you have not seen Blu-Ray in action before, do yourself a favor and give it a look on this player! You WILL be converted!
With support for 1080p, this is the TRUE High Definition we all have been waiting for. Which is why it has ALL the major studio support except for Universal. . . .
This player has been on hold due to Sony wanting to get the PS3 off and running Finally here Yippeee!
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by N. Berning on October 21, 2009 - 2:46 pm
this late in the format war I cant believe sony would release a player which doesnt even support the next generation audio formats i. e. TrueHD. It was my mistake to make an assumption that this player would at least be as advanced as the first generation of the Toshiba HD DVD playter. I now own both and can tell you with good conscience that if you want ot enter the HD era go with HD DVD.
Rating: 1 / 5