Manufacturer's Description
S380 Blu-ray Disc™ player
More than just a Blu-ray player™, the S380 lets you enjoy a vast array of home entertainment, whether it’s your favourite movies on disc or content online. Watch 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 S380 also offers instant internet video playback via 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 S380 in Standard or High Definition. The BDP-S380 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® or iPod Touch® as a remote control for the S380 by downloading the free BD Remote app.
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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 BDPS380 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. 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®.
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Watch your DVDs in Near HD Quality too
It's not just Blu-ray Disc™ movies that look brilliant with the S380. 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 S380 via the USB port at the front or rear (thanks to 2 X USB Inputs). The S380 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.
Super-fast operation
This player takes just three seconds to boot up, two seconds for the tray to eject and boasts super-fast disc loading time so you won't be kept waiting when you want to watch a movie. The Xross Media Bar (XMB) graphic user interface from Sony also means you can operate every part of your home cinema system easily from one place.
Use your iPhone®, Android® phone or iPod touch® as a remote control
Turn 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 S380 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. The minimalist look is designed to match the latest TVs and other home entertainment products from Sony.
Other products to consider
In addition to all of the great features on the BDPS380, Sony’s BDPS480 adds 3D Playback. By choosing a 3D Blu-ray player™ such as the BDPS480, you’ll be ready to play 3D movies whenever, in the near or distant future, you’re ready for a 3D TV. 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 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.
