sony bdp-s480 blu-ray disc player black
3d technology checklist this product is 3d-related . to help you get a great 3d experience use our checklist below to ensure that you have everything you need . if you have any questions or want to learn more about 3d we invite you to visit 3d 101 -- our center for everything 3d . to get started with 3d please ensure that you have a display the first -- and most important -- item you ll need is a 3d-ready display -- whether it be a 3d hdtv 3d projector or 3d computer monitor . these displays usually have a higher processing power than older models as they need to display one image for each eye to create a 3d effect . a source while your display is ready for 3d playback you still need a device to read 3d content i.e. a movie or a show . this source can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3d channel a 3d blu-ray disc player or a playstation 3 . content in order to watch 3d you will need to get some 3d content . this 3d content will come from the source mentioned above in the form of a 3d program movie or game . please ensure that your 3d movies are in the blu-ray 3d format as this new format will provide the best 3d experience . 3d glasses all 3d hdtvs on the market require active shutter glasses to create the 3d effect . you will need to buy one pair of glasses for each viewer . also make sure that the active shutter glasses you buy are compatible with your display -- for example buy the glasses from the same brand as your 3d hdtv . hdmi cable to connect your source such as a 3d blu-ray disc player to your display you ll need a hgh-speed hdmi cable . cables with this designation -- with bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 gbps gigabits per second -- will be able to carry the 3d signal without any loss of quality . if you want to get more information about 3d shop our 3d products watch videos or interact with other customers visit 3d 101 our customer center about everything 3d . internet-ready devices internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television whether it s streaming video from netflix new music from pandora or a quick glance at today s weather forecast . although there is overlap each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services including streaming video and music social networking apps online photo galleries news and financial updates weather info sports scores and a variety of other smartphone-like applications . manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings keeping customers current through firmware updates and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision . learn more about internet-ready devices and hdtvs how they work what services are offered by different manufacturers and exactly what you ll need to get started at our internet tv 101 customer center . february 2011 enjoy full hd1080p blu-ray disc movies -- even in 3d . plus connect to the internet and stream a wide variety of online entertainment including movies tv episodes videos music and live sports from netflix youtube huluplus pandora and more with the bdp-s480 3d blu-ray disc player . you can also turn your iphone ipad or compatible android phone into a versatile remote control with search functionality when you download the free media remote app . add a sony wi-fi adapter for wireless network connectivity or add compatible sony homeshare network speakers for multi-room wireless audio streaming throughout your home . endless possibilities get immersed in 3d blu-ray movies in full hd 1080p resolution . instantly stream a wide variety of movies tv shows live sports videos and music from netflix youtube pandora hulu plus and many more . 3d in full hd 1080p feel like you ve been transported into the action . a perfect complement to any home theater the bdp-s480 is ready for the future of home entertainment . when paired with your 3d hdtv and active shutter glasses you ll get the ultimate at-home 3d viewing experience . sony s 3d blu-ray disc players will play 3d blu-ray movies in full hd 1080p plus your collection of standard blu-ray movies . and don t forget about those dvds the bdp-s480 will upscale the quality of your dvds to near hd for a better picture on your hdtv . streaming content with the bdp-s480 blu-ray disc player there s always something on . using your home broadband internet connection you can instantly stream a wide variety of movies tv shows live sports videos and music from netflix youtube pandora hulu plus and many more . connect to your home network with a standard ethernet cable or add sony s uwa-br100 wi-fi adapter sold separately . sony s i p noise reduction is also on-board helping to improve the picture quality of internet entertainment and enjoy crisp clear images on your hdtv -- even with compressed streaming media . wi-fi ready access the internet without extra cables -- just add sony s uwa-br100 usb wi-fi adapter sold separately to easily connect to your home wireless broadband network . once connected you can access and stream content from a large selection of entertainment apps . turn your iphone ipad or compatible android phone into a versatile remote when you download sony s free media remote app . access video music and image files from dlna certified network devices . mobile device control turn your iphone ipad or compatible android phone into a versatile remote when you download sony s free media remote app . this gives you basic remote functions a full qwerty keyboard plus the ability to search for information about the movies you re watching on youtube wikipedia and many bravia internet video services . better yet share information with your friends via twitter . faster loading times get your popcorn ready . with quick start quick load you will begin enjoying your entertainment faster than ever . movie info at your fingertips connect to the internet and get detailed information about the movie you re watching with gracenote service . this easy-to-navigate service displays handy info such as cast information genre jacket art and more right on your tv screen . you can also access select internet apps including youtube and qriocity to find related entertainment . enjoy your photos movies and music hook up your digital camera camcorder usb flash drive or usb-enabled mp3 player via the built-in usb input and view pictures videos or listen to music on your tv . uncompromising audio support for dolby truehd and dts-hd master audio and high resolution audio codecs means you can get cutting-edge high-definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio for a truly cinematic experience . stream audio from room to room do more than play your favorite movies . outfitted with partystreaming technology you can add sony homeshare network speakers sa-ns400 and sa-ns300 models sold separately and then pop in your favorite cd or stream music from qriocity pandora slacker vtuner or npr to any room of your home . stream content from your pc enjoy media files on your tv without leaving the couch . this dlna certified blu-ray player lets you access videos photos and music stored on your dlna certified devices using your home network . connect to a computer network storage drive etc. and you ll have even more options for entertainment . bdp-s480 select specifications video resolution 1080p playable disc types cd-r blu-ray disc bd-re bd-r bd-rom 3d bd-rom cd-da cd dvd-video dvd-rw dvd-r incl . dual layer dvd r incl . double layer dvd rw cd-rw bdav bd cd bd dvd playable file types avchd mpeg 1 mpeg 2 mpeg 4 wmv9 aac wav mp3 wma9 gif jpeg png inputs outputs hdmi output 1 composite video output 1 component video output 1 digital audio output 1 coaxial analog audio output 1 usb input 2 1 front 1 rear ethernet port 1 weight and dimensions dimensions wxhxd 17 x 1.4 x 7.8 inches what s in the box sony bdp-s480 blu-ray disc player black remote control with batteries av cable documentation