Technical Details

• Home Theater System Features: Magnetically Shielded
• HDTV Compatibility:Yes
• Surround Sound Processing: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
• A/V Equipment Compatibility: iPod Touch, Gaming Equipment, MP3 Players
• Video Upconversion: 1080p
• Speakers Included: 6
• Center Channel Type:Center Channel
• Front/Mid/Rear: 1 Tweeter(s) , 1 Midrange(s) , 133 Watts Peak Power Handling , 180Hz-20kHz Frequency Response
• Subwoofer Features: Low-Pass Crossover
• Speaker Connector Type: Spring Clip Speaker Terminals
• Audio Receiver Features: S-AIR Wireless Audio, MP3 Playback, Headphone Jacks
• Sound Bar Features: DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, iPod Dock – Charging
• FM Presets: 20
• AM Presets: 20
• Channels: 5 ; 133 Watts
• Inputs:1 Component Video 1 Composite Video ,HDMI Inputs: 1 HDMI ,Digital Audio Inputs::2
• Outputs: 1 Component Video ,S-Video Outputs: 2 S-Video , Stereo Audio Outputs: 2 Stereo Audio
• Includes: FM Antenna, Speaker Wire, Remote Control, Instruction Manual
• Speaker Enclosure Color: Black
• Encasement Material: Plastic
• Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty on Parts and Labor

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Technical Details

• Organize and play 400 Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs, & CDs
• Experience Full HD 1080p/24p video output
• Quickly load rented movies through the rental slot
• Converts DVD video to near HD quality via HDMI
• Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD decoding/bitstream output

Organize your disc library and enjoy quick access to 400 Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs, and CDs with the Sony BDP-CX960 MegaChanger. A user-friendly interface makes it easy to find the movie, TV show or CD yourre looking for by sorting and grouping title, genre, cast and more. The BDP-CX960 also features stunning Full HD 1080p quality in Blu-ray Disc technology and DVD upscaling to near HD quality.

Store and play 400 discs
The Sony BDP-CX960 Blu-ray Disc MegaChanger can store and play 400 Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs and CDs, allowing you to free up valuable shelf space and relocate all your discs to one convenient, easy-to-access location.

Displays jacket art, title, & more
The Sony BDP-CX960 Blu-ray Disc MegaChanger can take advantage of internet connectivity to download movie metadata such as jacket art, title, genre and cast information from the Gracenote service, and displays it in an intuitive, easy-to-navigate on-screen display.

Sort and group your discs
Enjoy quick and easy navigation of your Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs and CDs with the ability to search and sort by title, genre, director, cast, and more from your remote control.

Fully-featured Blu-ray Disc player
In addition to storing and playing up to 400 discs, the BDP-CX960 offers all the capabilities of a fully-featured Blu-ray Disc player, including Full HD 1080p video output, HD audio support, BD-Live access, and the ability to upscale standard DVDs to near HD quality over an HDMI connection.

Rental slot for quick loading
Quickly insert and start watching a movie right away with the dedicated rental slot. In addition, a button on the player gives you one-touch access to the rental slot for quick loading or ejecting.

Full HD 1080p video output
Full HD 1080p video output provides high-resolution HD images so you can take full advantage of your HDTV and the detail of Blu-ray Disc video content. Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD compatibility lets you play your favorite Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs, and audio CDs.8

DVD Upscaling via HDMI
DVD upscaling via HDMI makes your existing standard DVDs look better on your HDTV by upscaling them to near HD quality via HDMI connection.

BD-Live technology
BD-Live technology brings you the next generation of interactivity, allowing you to download and stream bonus content, such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more. (BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Disc, USB flash memory, and Internet connection are required.)

Support for enhanced audio formats
The BDP-CX960 Blu-ray Disc player supports both internal decoding and bitstream output of enhanced audio codecs, including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio. These high definition audio formats delivers “lossless” surround sounds with 7.1 channels of discrete audio that is nearly identical to the master studio recording, allowing you to enjoy uncompromised sound from the comfort of your living room.

Product updates
Product software upgrades can be easily downloaded and installed on the CX960 through your internet connection.

xross media bar
xross media bar user interface makes it simple and intuitive to browse and search for movies, as well as navigate menus, controls, and user settings.

Ethernet port
Ethernet port provides connectivity to a home broadband connection for network updates, disc metadata downloads, and BD-Live access.

Built-in USB port
Built-in USB port enables you to connect a portable USB storage device (sold separately) for additional storage capacity and lets you take advantage of specially created content from BD-Live with compatible Blu-ray Disc media.

BRAVIA Sync
BRAVIA Sync capability utilizes the HDMI CEC function to easily turn on and control your compatible HDMI-connected components via a single remote.

24p True Cinema
24p True Cinema capable lets you watch films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second)–the way movies are shot and mastered–so you can enjoy more cinematic picture quality.

Precision Cinema HD Upscale
Precision Cinema HD upscale uses advanced conversion and processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. Additionally, separate algorithms are used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts.

Bonus View
Bonus View feature provides “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles–useful for viewing director or actor commentary while the movie plays.

Meets or Exceeds Energy Star 3.0
The Sony BDP-CX960 Blu-ray Disc MegaChanger meets or exceeds Energy Star 3.0 requirements.

What’s in the Box
BDP-CX960 400 Disc Blu-ray Disc/DVD MegaChanger, Remote Commander (RM-ADP036), 2 AA Batteries, Instruction Manual, Warranty Card, Product Registration Card

Product Description

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Technical Details

• Blu-ray Disc player with Full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p
• BD Live capable for accessing bonus content from BD-Live Blu-ray Discs via Ethernet port connected to your home network
• 24p True Cinema capable lets you watch films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second); Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
• Outputs: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 analog audio (2-channel), 1 digital optical audio, 1 digital coaxial audio, 1 Ethernet
• Includes remote control and composite AV cable; measures 16.9 x 8.1 x 2.2 inches (WxDxH)

Sony’s BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc Player delivers full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output, decodes the latest advanced audio codecs, and is BD-Live capable with your broadband internet connection (and purchase of external memory). It supports Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD audio codecs for up to 7.1 channels of high-definition sound, and there’s even quick start-up mode which begins operating your Blu-ray Disc player in approximately six seconds from the time it is powered on. And navigation of the player’s menus is a breeze thanks to the icon-based Xross Media Bar (XMB) menu system.

• Full HD 1080p Output (Learn more)
• DVD Upscaling via HDMI technology: DVD Upscaling via HDMI makes your existing standard DVDs look better on your HDTV by upscaling them to near HD quality.
• Dolby TrueHD and dts HD- 7.1 Analog: In the past, most audio codecs used compression that actually removes some sound data to transmit audio from the disc to the audio circuitry. This means that what you hear is a subset of the original audio. However, newer formats allow the audio to be compressed but not discarded, allowing the original audio to come through once it’s been decoded. This player allows you to stream the audio out via HDMI to a capable receiver or through analog 7.1 outputs for maximum compatibility with high end receivers. (Learn more)
• BD-Live Technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more. And with Bonus View, you can enjoy “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray titles. External memory (sold separately) is required.
• Quick Start Mode: Quick Start Mode lets you begin operating your Sony Blu-ray Disc player approximately six seconds from the time it’s powered on.
• Ethernet port lets you connect the BDP-S360 to your home’s existing broadband network to access bonus features on BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Disc movies.
• Bonus View feature provides “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles — useful for viewing director or actor commentary while the movie plays.
• x.v.Color output plays AVCHD-format discs with support for the international xvYCC color standard, producing images with nearly twice as many viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard.
• BRAVIA Sync technology lets you enjoy the convenience of one remote control to operate and control all your compatible home entertainment devices. It utilizes the HDMI CEC function to easily turn on and control your compatible HDMI-connected components without having to use multiple remote controls.
• 24p True Cinema technology lets you watch films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) — the way movies are shot and mastered — so you can enjoy cinematic picture quality.
• Precision Cinema HD Upscale circuitry delivers accurate and vivid images with clarity and detail that are faithful to the source — whether film or video (upscaled image quality will vary). This circuitry uses advanced conversion and processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. Additionally, separate algorithms are used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts.
• Emmy-Award Winning Xross Media Bar Interface: Sony’s exclusive xross media bar user interface makes it simple and intuitive to navigate television menus, controls, and user settings. (Learn more)
• x.v.Color output plays AVCHD-format discs with support for the international xvYCC color standard, producing images with nearly twice as many viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard. (Learn more)
• Dimensions: 16.9 x 8.1 x 2.2 inches (WxDxH)
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Connections

• HDMI audio/video output: 1
• Component video (Y/Pb/Pr) output: 1
• Composite video output: 1
• Optical digital audio output: 1
• Coaxial digital audio output: 1
• Analog audio output: 1 (2-channel)
• Ethernet networking: 1

Video Specifications

• AVC-HD: Yes (8cm/12cm; DVD+R/RW/-R/-RW)
• BD-R/RE Read Compatibility: Yes (BDMV & BDAV)
• BD-ROM: Bonus View (Profile1.1); BD-Live (Profile2.0); BD-ROM (SL/DL)
• CD (CD-DA): Yes
• CD-R/RW: Yes (CD-DA & Data)
• DVD Playback: Yes
• DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes (DL) (+VR)
• DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes (+VR) (8cm)
• DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes (DL) (VR) (VR with CPRM) (8cm)
• DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes (VR) (VR with CPRM) (8cm)
• JPEG Playback: Yes (BD-R/REDVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R/CD-R,RW)
• Noise Reduction: Yes
• PhotoTV HD: Yes
• x.v.Color Technology: Yes

Audio Specifications

• Dolby: Yes & Dolby TrueHD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3)
• Dolby Digital plus Decoding: Yes
• Dolby True HD bitstream output: Yes
• Dolby TrueHD Decoding: Yes
• LPCM: Yes (multi channel decoder): Yes (HDMI bitstream out)
• MP3 Playback: Yes (BD-R/RE/DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R/CD-R,RW)5
• dts Decoding: Yes
• dts HD bitstream output: Yes
• dts Output: Yes, & /DTS-HD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3)

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To coincide with the rollout of 3D electronics hardware from Sony Electronics, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) today announced the studio will begin releasing 3D content on Blu-ray Disc worldwide in 2010.

The first planned SPHE Blu-ray 3D release will be the recent animated blockbuster Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, timed to the availability of Sony Electronics´ 3D compatible BRAVIA LCD TVs and 3D compatible Blu-ray disc players in the summer of 2010. More information about the upcoming Blu-ray 3D edition of Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, as well as other future SPHE Blu-ray 3D releases, will be announced in the Spring of 2010.

“3D entertainment on Blu-ray is poised to revolutionize the home viewing experience in much the same way that high-definition televisions and Blu-ray Disc have over the past several years,” said SPHE worldwide president David Bishop. “SPHE is proud to lead the way in providing compelling 3D entertainment to complement the new hardware entering the marketplace.”

I wonder if the 3D version of the film will be included on the regular Blu-ray release, or if Sony plans to release the 3D versions as their own standalone releases. I would hope that it would not be the latter, as 3D adoption in the home is probably going to take a few years longer than the industry is expecting. And it would be good to have Blu-ray discs which are forwards compatible.

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