3.1

Out of 11 Ratings

Owner's of the Sony Blu-ray Player BDP - S300 gave it a score of 3.1 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    3.0 out of 5
  • Durability

    3.27 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    3.18 out of 5
  • Performance

    3.18 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    2.64 out of 5
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Some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-
motion Play, Repeat Play, or Random Play
cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of
the operations above. Refer to the operating manual that
comes with the disc.
The language for the soundtrack cannot be
changed.
, Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu instead of the direct
selection button on the remote (page 21).
, Multi-lingual tracks are not recorded on the BD/DVD being
played.
, The BD/DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the
sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.
, Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu instead of the direct
selection button on the remote (page 21).
, Multi-lingual subtitles are not recorded on the BD/DVD
being played.
, The BD/DVD prohibits the changing of subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu instead of the direct
selection button on the remote (page 21).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the BD/DVD being played.
, The BD/DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The HDMI Control function does not work.
, If the HDMI indicator on the front panel does not light up,
check the HDMI connection (page 11, 15).
, Set “HDMI Control” to “On” (page 52).
, Make sure that the connected component is compatible with
the HDMI Control function. Refer to the operating
instructions of the component for details.
, Check that the mains lead of the connected component is
connected securely.
, Check the connected component’s setting for the HDMI
Control function. Refer to the operating instructions of the
component.
, If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect
the mains lead, or if a power failure occurs, set “HDMI
Control” to “Off,” then set “HDMI Control” to “On”
(page 52).
, For details on the HDMI Control function, see “About the
‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync features (for HDMI connections
only)” (page 11).
The display language on the screen switches
automatically.
, When “HDMI Control” is set to “On” (page 52), the display
language on the screen automatically switches according to
the language setting of the connected TV (if you change the
setting on your TV, etc.).
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate
abnormally, unplug the player.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCK”
appears on the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
The disc tray does not open and you cannot
remove the disc even after you press Z.
, Turn on the player.
As soon as “POWER ON” appears on the front panel
display, press x on the player (not the remote) repeatedly
until the tray opens. Repeat the above procedure several
times if the tray does not open on the first try.
“UNPLAYABLE” appears when playing a DATA
DVD.
, See also “The photo file cannot be played” or “The MP3
audio track file cannot be played(page 55).
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to play/view
is damaged.
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data.
, The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF*
(page 41).
, The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,”
but is not in JPEG format.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital
cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
The player does not accept any button.
, Hold down \/1 on the player for more than five seconds
until the indicators on the front panel display turn off.