Sony Blu-Ray Disc Player BDP-S500

Type

Blu-ray players & recorders

Playable Disc Formats

Blu-ray

Brand

Sony

$50 - OR BEST OFFER The Sony BDP-S500 was a high-definition Blu-ray Disc player released around 2008, offering 1080p output, 24 frames per second playback, and built-in Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio processing. It featured an HDMI 1.3 output, BRAVIA Theatre Sync for simplified control, and could also play DVDs with upscaling. Key limitations included a lack of support for Blu-ray Profile 1.1 and no native 3D playback.  Key Features & Specifications * High-Definition Video:
Outputs video in full-HD 1080p resolution at a film-faithful rate of 24 frames per second.  * Advanced Audio:
Includes built-in processors for Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD. It can also output uncompressed multi-channel Linear PCM audio.  * DVD Upscaling:
The player can upconvert standard DVD discs to high-definition quality for better picture quality on an HDTV.  * HDMI 1.3:
Features an HDMI 1.3 output for both video and high-fidelity audio transmission.  * BRAVIA Theatre Sync:
Allows for one-touch play and simplified control of compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs and audio components using a single remote.  * Multi-Format Versatility:
Plays Blu-ray Discs (BD-ROM/R/RE), DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and JPEG files.  * x.v.Color™ Technology:
Supports expanded color technology for more vibrant and lifelike images on compatible TVs and discs.  Limitations * No Blu-ray Profile 1.1:
The player does not support Profile 1.1, which is necessary for some advanced Blu-ray features.  * No 3D Playback:
This model is not designed to recognize or play 3D Blu-ray discs.  * No SACD Support:
The player does not support Super Audio CD (SACD) discs, though it can play the CD layer of hybrid discs.  Legacy * Released as one of Sony's "flagship" Blu-ray players at the time, it provided excellent picture and sound quality for its era.