Sony BDV-E500W Specification Guide
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Last Updated: 01/24/2011
BDV-E500W
Blu-ray Disc™ Player Home Entertainment System (featuring S-AIR)
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Features
General
Convenience
AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM - 10 AM
Video
BD-Live (profile 2.0): Yes
Bonus View (Profile1.1): Yes
XMB® (Xross Media Bar): Yes
Bonus View (Profile1.1): Yes
XMB® (Xross Media Bar): Yes
System
HDMI™
x.v.Color™ : Yes
Specifications
Video
Video Decoder (A/D): 480i/576i : 12bit/54MHz; 720p/1080i :
12bit/148.5MHz
General
Video
BD: HD (24Hz) (24p True Cinema): Yes
BD: HD (60Hz): Yes
BD: HD 24Hz to 60Hz conversion: Yes
BD: SD (60Hz): Yes
Block Noise Reduction: Yes
Component: Yes (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
Frame Noise Reduction: Yes
HDMI™ Connection(s): Yes (480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p(60Hz))
Mosquito Noise Reduction: Yes
Video DAC (Component): 1080i,720p : 12bit/148.5MHz
Video DAC (Y/C): 480i : 12bit/54MHz
XMB® (Xross Media Bar): Yes
DVD Upscaling: Yes (Component 720p/1080i, HDMI 720p/1080i/1080p)
BD: HD (60Hz): Yes
BD: HD 24Hz to 60Hz conversion: Yes
BD: SD (60Hz): Yes
Block Noise Reduction: Yes
Component: Yes (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
Frame Noise Reduction: Yes
HDMI™ Connection(s): Yes (480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p(60Hz))
Mosquito Noise Reduction: Yes
Video DAC (Component): 1080i,720p : 12bit/148.5MHz
Video DAC (Y/C): 480i : 12bit/54MHz
XMB® (Xross Media Bar): Yes
DVD Upscaling: Yes (Component 720p/1080i, HDMI 720p/1080i/1080p)
Power
Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60Hz
Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.3W
Power Consumption: 120W
Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.3W
Power Consumption: 120W
HDMI™ Audio
Dolby® Digital bit-stream out: Yes
Dolby® Digital Plus bit-stream out: Yes
Dolby® TrueHD bit-stream out: Yes
dts® bit-stream out: Yes
dts®-HD High Resolution bit-stream out: Yes
dts®-HD Master Audio bit-stream out: Yes
LPCM 2ch (192kHz/96kHz/48kHz) out: Yes/Yes/Yes
LPCM 6ch (192kHz/96kHz/48kHz) out: Yes/Yes/Yes
LPCM 8ch (96kHz/48kHz) out: Yes/Yes
Dolby® Digital Plus bit-stream out: Yes
Dolby® TrueHD bit-stream out: Yes
dts® bit-stream out: Yes
dts®-HD High Resolution bit-stream out: Yes
dts®-HD Master Audio bit-stream out: Yes
LPCM 2ch (192kHz/96kHz/48kHz) out: Yes/Yes/Yes
LPCM 6ch (192kHz/96kHz/48kHz) out: Yes/Yes/Yes
LPCM 8ch (96kHz/48kHz) out: Yes/Yes
On-Screen Display
Language: USA ENG, CAN FRA, LATIN ESP, LATIN PRT
Bravia® Sync™
BRAVIA® Theatre Sync: Yes
Control for HDMI - Easy Setting: Yes
Language Follow: Yes
One-Touch Play: Yes
Remote Control Pass Through: Yes
System Audio Control: Yes
System Power Off: Yes
Volume Limit: Yes
Control for HDMI - Easy Setting: Yes
Language Follow: Yes
One-Touch Play: Yes
Remote Control Pass Through: Yes
System Audio Control: Yes
System Power Off: Yes
Volume Limit: Yes
Modes
Stand-by Mode: Yes (Normal / Quick Start)
Instruction Manual
Language: USA ENG, ESP
Other
A/V SYNC (Lip Sync): Yes (0ms - 300ms / 25ms step)
Child Lock: Yes
Dimmer: Yes (On/Off)
Timer: Yes (Sleep)
DEMO Mode: Yes
Child Lock: Yes
Dimmer: Yes (On/Off)
Timer: Yes (Sleep)
DEMO Mode: Yes
Amplifier
Audio
Digital Amplifier: Yes (FL/FR/SL/SR/C/SW=24bit)
Audio Formats
Dolby® Pro Logic® II: Yes
Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX: Yes
2ch STEREO: Yes
A.F.D. Standard: Yes
dts® Decoding: Yes
dts® 96/24 Decoding: Yes (Only BD)
dts® ES Decoding: Yes (Only BD)
LPCM: Yes (2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch)
Dolby® Digital: Yes
Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX: Yes
2ch STEREO: Yes
A.F.D. Standard: Yes
dts® Decoding: Yes
dts® 96/24 Decoding: Yes (Only BD)
dts® ES Decoding: Yes (Only BD)
LPCM: Yes (2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch)
Dolby® Digital: Yes
Dolby® TrueHD: Yes
dts®-HD: Yes
dts®-HD: Yes
Sound Mode
Auto: Yes
Movie: Yes
Music: Yes
News: Yes
Sports: Yes
Virtual Speaker Mode: Virtual 7.1 Ch Surround
Movie: Yes
Music: Yes
News: Yes
Sports: Yes
Virtual Speaker Mode: Virtual 7.1 Ch Surround
Equalizer
Bass/Treble control: Bass/Treble
Audio DRC: Yes
Night mode: Plus
Portable Audio Enhancer: Yes at Digital Media Port
Audio DRC: Yes
Night mode: Plus
Portable Audio Enhancer: Yes at Digital Media Port
Tuner
Band: AM/FM
External FM/AM Antenna: Yes (75ohm)/Yes
Preset Channel: AM10/FM20
Tuning Range: AM: 530-1710 kHz (10k step), 531-1710 kHz (9k step);
External FM/AM Antenna: Yes (75ohm)/Yes
Preset Channel: AM10/FM20
Tuning Range: AM: 530-1710 kHz (10k step), 531-1710 kHz (9k step);
FM:87.5 MHz-108.0 MHz (100 kHzstep)
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio Input(s): 2 (AUDIO TV)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1
Composite Video Output(s): 1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1 (Upscale to (1080p) for DVD)
Optical Audio Input(s): 1(TV)
Speaker Terminal: 2 (Front); 1 (Center); 2 (Surround); 1 (Subwoofer)
D.C.A.C. (Auto Calibration): Yes (Mono Mic.)
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT: Yes (1)
Coaxial Audio Input(s): 1 (Sat/Cable)
Headphone Jack: Yes (3.5mm @Surround Unit)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1
Composite Video Output(s): 1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1 (Upscale to (1080p) for DVD)
Optical Audio Input(s): 1(TV)
Speaker Terminal: 2 (Front); 1 (Center); 2 (Surround); 1 (Subwoofer)
D.C.A.C. (Auto Calibration): Yes (Mono Mic.)
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT: Yes (1)
Coaxial Audio Input(s): 1 (Sat/Cable)
Headphone Jack: Yes (3.5mm @Surround Unit)
Power
Power Output: 1000W Total (RMS) (143x5+285)
Disc Based Player
Format
CD-R/RW: Yes/Yes
DVD+R (DL) (+VR): Yes
DVD+RW (8cm) (+VR): Yes
DVD+RW/+R (+VR): Yes/Yes
DVD-R_(DL): Yes
DVD-R (DL) (VR): Yes
DVD-RW-/R (VR): Yes/Yes
DVD-RW/R (VR) with CPRM: Yes/Yes
DVD-Video: Yes
AVC-HD (8cm/12cm) (DVD+R/RW/-R/-RW): Yes
BDAV/BD-R v1.0 (SL/DL): Yes/Yes
BDAV/BD-RE v2.0 (SL/DL): Yes/Yes
BDMV/BD-R v2.0 (SL/DL): Yes/Yes
BDMV/BD-RE v3.0 (SL/DL): Yes/Yes
BD-R/ RE (BDAV/BDMV): Yes/Yes
BD-ROM (SL/DL): Yes
CD (CD-DA): Yes
DVD-RW/-R (8cm): Yes/Yes
DVD-RW/-R (Video): Yes/Yes
Hybrid Disc (BD/CD): Yes/Yes
Hybrid Disc (BD/DVD): Yes/Yes
Hybrid Disc (HDDVD/DVD): No/Yes
JPEG: Yes
DVD+R (DL) (+VR): Yes
DVD+RW (8cm) (+VR): Yes
DVD+RW/+R (+VR): Yes/Yes
DVD-R_(DL): Yes
DVD-R (DL) (VR): Yes
DVD-RW-/R (VR): Yes/Yes
DVD-RW/R (VR) with CPRM: Yes/Yes
DVD-Video: Yes
AVC-HD (8cm/12cm) (DVD+R/RW/-R/-RW): Yes
BDAV/BD-R v1.0 (SL/DL): Yes/Yes
BDAV/BD-RE v2.0 (SL/DL): Yes/Yes
BDMV/BD-R v2.0 (SL/DL): Yes/Yes
BDMV/BD-RE v3.0 (SL/DL): Yes/Yes
BD-R/ RE (BDAV/BDMV): Yes/Yes
BD-ROM (SL/DL): Yes
CD (CD-DA): Yes
DVD-RW/-R (8cm): Yes/Yes
DVD-RW/-R (Video): Yes/Yes
Hybrid Disc (BD/CD): Yes/Yes
Hybrid Disc (BD/DVD): Yes/Yes
Hybrid Disc (HDDVD/DVD): No/Yes
JPEG: Yes
Mechanism
Tray Lock: Yes
Type: 1disc Tray
BD-Live (profile 2.0): Yes
Bonus View (Profile1.1): Yes
Type: 1disc Tray
BD-Live (profile 2.0): Yes
Bonus View (Profile1.1): Yes
Remote
General
Battery: AA / Manganese
BRAVIA® Sync™ direct key: Yes
Pre-Program: Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ direct key: Yes
Pre-Program: Yes
Wireless
S-Air
Power Output - Surround: 50W x 2 (FTC 0.7%THD), 143W x 2 (RMS 10%
THD)
S-Air Wireless: Yes
Center Speaker
General
Enclosure Type: Closed
Rated Impedance: 3ohm
Input Terminal: Push Type
Speaker Unit: 1 Driver
Front Grille/Material: Fixed / Punching
Speaker Type: Slim
Magnetically Shielded: Yes
Woofer Unit: 30 x 60mm
Model Name: SS-CTB91
Rated Impedance: 3ohm
Input Terminal: Push Type
Speaker Unit: 1 Driver
Front Grille/Material: Fixed / Punching
Speaker Type: Slim
Magnetically Shielded: Yes
Woofer Unit: 30 x 60mm
Model Name: SS-CTB91
Speaker
Speaker System: 1 way
Front Speaker
General
Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex
Input Terminal: Push Type
Rated Impedance: 3ohm
Speaker System: 2 way
Woofer Unit: 65mm
Front Grille/Material: Fixed / Puched
Model Name: SS-TSB91
Speaker Unit: 2 Drivers
Type: Tallboy
Tweeter Unit: 20mm
Input Terminal: Push Type
Rated Impedance: 3ohm
Speaker System: 2 way
Woofer Unit: 65mm
Front Grille/Material: Fixed / Puched
Model Name: SS-TSB91
Speaker Unit: 2 Drivers
Type: Tallboy
Tweeter Unit: 20mm
Surround Speaker
General
Enclosure Type: Bass reflex
Front Grille/Material: Fixed Punching
Model Name: SS-TSB92
Rated Impedance: 3ohm
Speaker Unit: 65mm
Input Terminal: Push Type
Front Grille/Material: Fixed Punching
Model Name: SS-TSB92
Rated Impedance: 3ohm
Speaker Unit: 65mm
Input Terminal: Push Type
Subwoofer
General
Enclosure Type: Bass reflex
Input Terminal: Push Type
Speaker System: 1 way
Speaker Unit: 180mm
Supplied Cable: 3.5m x 2
Model name: SS-WSB91
Active/Passive: Passive
Cabinet Material: Wood
Front Grille/Material: Fixed / Punching
Rated Impedance: 1.5ohm
Input Terminal: Push Type
Speaker System: 1 way
Speaker Unit: 180mm
Supplied Cable: 3.5m x 2
Model name: SS-WSB91
Active/Passive: Passive
Cabinet Material: Wood
Front Grille/Material: Fixed / Punching
Rated Impedance: 1.5ohm
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year Parts and Labor
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.): BD Receiver: 17" x 3.7" x 16.9" (430 x 93 x430mm)
(EZW-RT10 insertincluded); Front Speaker: 11.6" x 48.9" x
11.6" (295x1190x295mm); Center Speaker: 15" x 2" x
2.7" (380x51x68mm); Surround Speaker: 4.1" x 8.9" x
3.3" (105x225x85mm); SubWoofer: 8.9" x 15.6" x
12.8" (225x395x325mm); Surround Amplifier: 3.3" x 3.9" x
13.6" (85x100x345mm)
11.6" (295x1190x295mm); Center Speaker: 15" x 2" x
2.7" (380x51x68mm); Surround Speaker: 4.1" x 8.9" x
3.3" (105x225x85mm); SubWoofer: 8.9" x 15.6" x
12.8" (225x395x325mm); Surround Amplifier: 3.3" x 3.9" x
13.6" (85x100x345mm)
Weight (Approx.): BD Receiver: 11.9lbs (5.4kg); Front Speaker:8.2lbs
(3.7kg); Center Speaker: 0.9lbs ( 0.4kg); Surround Speaker: 1.3lbs
( 0.6kg); SubWoofer:13.7lbs (6.2kg); Surround Amplifier: 5.7lbs (1.7kg)
( 0.6kg); SubWoofer:13.7lbs (6.2kg); Surround Amplifier: 5.7lbs (1.7kg)
UPC Code: 027242763623
1. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync™ or Theatre Sync™ labeled home
audio/video products when connected via HDMI cable (sold
separately) .
separately) .
2. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media or
DVD playback. Requires HDTV for high definition playback with 1080p
and HDMI cable (sold separately).
and HDMI cable (sold separately).
3. Requires external memory (sold separately) and internet access
(broadband recommended). Firmware update may be required.
4. iPod® support is limited based upon which optional Digital Media Port
is being used. The unit will support the following players: iPod® touch,
iPod® classic, iPod® Nano 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod® 4th& 5th
generation & iPod® Mini. The optional TDM-IP50 adds iPhone™
support as well.
iPod® classic, iPod® Nano 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod® 4th& 5th
generation & iPod® Mini. The optional TDM-IP50 adds iPhone™
support as well.
5. Transmits up to 164 feet. Signal and sound quality may vary.
6. Upscaling requires HDTV with HDMI connector (sold separately) and
6. Upscaling requires HDTV with HDMI connector (sold separately) and
equivalent display capability. Image quality will vary.
7. HDMI™ cable required (sold separately)
8. Measurements are at 3ohms, 20Hz-20KHz, with a THD of 10%
9. 1080p playback requires HDMI™ connector (sold separately) and
8. Measurements are at 3ohms, 20Hz-20KHz, with a THD of 10%
9. 1080p playback requires HDMI™ connector (sold separately) and
compatible HDTV with 1080p display capability. Upscaled image
quality will vary. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray
Disc™ media or DVD playback.
quality will vary. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray
Disc™ media or DVD playback.
© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. The Sony, BRAVIA Sync,
xross media bar, and S-AIR logos and Sony, BRAVIA Sync, Theatre Sync,
xross media bar, S-AIR and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc
is a trademark. BD-Live is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. HDMI is
a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby and Dolby Digital
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of
Digital Theater Systems, L.P. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc. All other
trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Features and
specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights
and measures are approximate and may vary.
in part without written permission is prohibited. The Sony, BRAVIA Sync,
xross media bar, and S-AIR logos and Sony, BRAVIA Sync, Theatre Sync,
xross media bar, S-AIR and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc
is a trademark. BD-Live is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. HDMI is
a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby and Dolby Digital
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of
Digital Theater Systems, L.P. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc. All other
trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Features and
specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights
and measures are approximate and may vary.