Manufacturer's Description
S480 Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Want to experience the 3D home entertainment revolution? The S480 Blu-ray Disc™ player is the perfect choice. As well as experiencing the latest movies in 3D at home on your compatible 3D TV, you can enjoy 2D Blu-ray Disc™ movies in Full HD 1080p quality, plus your existing DVD collection in near HD quality, thanks to the player's upscale functionality and HDMI™ connection.
The S480 also features BRAVIA® Internet Video, allowing you to access movies, TV shows and music from YouTube™, BBC iPlayer™ and more. Qriocity™, the video on demand service from Sony, lets you rent the latest movies and stream them directly to your S480 in standard or high definition. The BDP-S480 is WiFi ready (adaptor sold separately) which means you won’t need an ethernet cable to stream content wirelessly.
Want to connect your PC or flash drive to enjoy your photos and films on your TV? The player's USB input makes sharing content from other sources easy. You can even use your iPhone®, Android® phone or iPod touch® as a remote control for the S480 by downloading the free BD Remote app.
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3D – The new generation of home entertainment
More and more movies are being made in 3D and now you can replicate the cinema experience in your living room. Watch the latest cutting-edge 3D movies on the S480 full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc™ player. Connect to your BRAVIA® TV or other compatible 3D TV, and you'll be taken straight into amazingly real, high definition, detailed scenes which jump out of the screen towards you. The BDP-S480 not only works with Sony’s 3D Bravia® TV, it works with any compatible 3D TV.
Enjoy a stream of new entertainment
Built-in Bravia® Internet Video lets you stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from a large selection of entertainment apps and websites, including YouTube™, BBC iPlayer and Demand Five. As Sony adds more services to BRAVIA® Internet Video, you’ll also be able to access those with no additional cost. WiFi compatibility means you can avoid the clutter of wires and link up to your wireless network at the touch of a button. (Wireless LAN Adapter sold separately - UWA-BR100). To make sure you get the very best picture quality from internet video, the BDPS480 features Internet Picture (IP) Enhancer which will digitally improve the quality of image from all internet sources, even videos on YouTube™.
Video on Demand powered by Qriocity™
With Video on Demand powered by Qriocity™ you can instantly watch new releases in stunning HD or SD. Hundreds of movies are available at the click of a button including the latest blockbusters. Streamed directly to your connected Sony device, you can watch what you want, when you want without worrying about late fees or monthly subscriptions. For more information visit www.qriocity.com.
Unlimited music from Qriocity™
Get the music you want, when you want it. Qriocity™ offers unlimited access to millions of tracks from many internet-enabled devices and PCs from Sony. Upload your personal library for access anytime, anywhere or discover new favourites with automatic recommendations based on your unique listening habits, which Qriocity™ learns over time. For more information and your free 30 day trial of the Music Unlimited Premium service visit www.qriocity.com.
Watch and listen in full HD 1080p
Blu-ray™ is the clearest, most realistic video format to date, giving you images so sharp that you can pick out every detail, while the crystal clear sound makes you feel part of the world on screen. With Blu-ray™, you get five times the picture quality and ten times the sound quality of DVD, providing a powerful movie experience for all your senses. See colours come to life in 1080p resolution and experience the bangs, crashes and rumbles as if you were there, with the latest multi-channel HD sound technology from Dolby®.
Watch your DVDs in near HD quality too
It's not just Blu-ray Disc™ movies that look brilliant with the S480. You can also marvel at your DVD collection in near HD 1080 quality, thanks to Precision Cinema DVD Upscale technology which gets sharper, more detailed images from DVDs and makes revisiting your favourites a real pleasure.
See your photos and films on the big screen
Want to see your photos and videos on the big screen? Simply connect your digital camera or storage device to your S480 via the USB port at the front or rear (thanks to 2 X USB inputs). The S480 also supports a large range of files types including DivX HD and MKV format, making it easier than ever to share personal entertainment from all over the home.
Use your iPhone®, Android® phone or iPod touch® as a remote control
TTurn your iPhone®, Android® phone or iPod touch® into a remote. With the free BD remote app, you can operate and control your Blu-ray Disc Player™, as well as access detailed movie information like cast, director, genre and more.
Use just one remote
If you own a BRAVIA® TV from Sony, you'll be able to control your entire home cinema set-up with just one click of the TV remote, thanks to BRAVIA® Sync. Use an HDMI™ cable to connect your devices for the best possible transfer of high-quality picture and sound.
Beautiful design
The S480 is part of a new range of Sony products that feature the new Monolithic Design concept. A blend of high-quality materials creates a beautiful finish, bringing elegant style to your living room, while the minimalist look is designed to match the latest TVs and other home entertainment products from Sony.
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To get the full experience from your movies, Sony recommends that you immerse yourself in the full surround sound experience. Blu-ray™ discs don’t just give you 5 times better picture quality than DVD, they also deliver 10 times better sound. Why not make the most of Blu-ray™ by choosing the BDV-E380 Home Theatre System.
