Sony BDP-S3700 Wi-Fi Blu-ray Disc Player Operating Instructions

Sony BDP-S3700 Wi-Fi Blu-ray Disc Player

Important Warning

The software of this player may be updated in the future. To download any available updates and the Operating Instructions with advanced features, please visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazards. As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

On AC adaptor

• Use the supplied AC adaptor for this player, as other adaptors may cause a malfunction.
• Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.
• Do not confine the AC adaptor in a closed place such as a bookshelf or an AV cabinet.
• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a traveler’s electric transformer, which may generate heat and cause a malfunction.
• Do not drop or apply shock.

For United States customers. Not applicable in Canada, including in the province Of Quebec.

FCC WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The shielded Interface cable (LAN cable) must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement (BDP-S3700/BX370 only):

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from the person’s body ( excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet, and ankles).

Contains FCC ID: PPQ-WN4636R

• Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-LIVE™, BONUSVIEW™, and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• This product incorporates proprietary technology under license from Verance Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyright and trade secret protection for certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a trademark of Verance Corporation. Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content and/or WMDRM- protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to consume PlayReady-protected content.

Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

• This product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
• ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government.
• Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype, “Powered by Gracenote”, Gracenote MusicID, Gracenote VideoID, and Gracenote Video Explore are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Copyrights and Trademarks

• Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
• The terms HDMI® and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access®, Wi-Fi Alliance® and Miracast® are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance.*
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance.*
• DLNA™, the DLNA Logo, and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
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• All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
• Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated in this document.

* BDP-S3700/BX370 only

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Software License Information
For EULA (End User License Agreement), please refer to  [License agreement] in the options menu on each network service icon.

For details on the other software licenses, please select [Setup] and refer to [Software License Information] in [System Settings].

This product contains software that is subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). These licenses establish that customers have the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the source code of said software in accordance with the terms of the GPL or the LGPL.

The source code for the software used in this product is subject to the GPL and LGPL and is available on the Web. To download, please visit the following website: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux

Please note that Sony cannot respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code.

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties

Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.

Getting Started

Remote

The available functions of the remote are different depending on the disc or the situation.

PLAY, TV VOL +, and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

The player automatically returns to standby mode
If any button on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 20 minutes, the player automatically returns to standby mode.

1. OPEN/CLOSE
   Opens or closes the door tray.
   – TV- INPUT
   Switches between TV and other input sources.
   – TV – 1 (on/standby)
   Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.
   – (on/standby)
   Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

2. Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/RED/GREEN)
   Shortcut keys for interactive functions.

3. TOP MENU
   Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu.
   POP-UP/MENU
   Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
   OPTIONS
   Displays the available options on the screen.
   RETURN
   Returns to the previous display.

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

  * as a shortcut key to launch the track search window and input the track number during music CD playback.
  * as a shortcut key to rotate the photo clockwise/counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
  * as a shortcut key to perform search functions during DLNA video playback (BDP-S3700/BX370 only).  

Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
HOME
Enters the player’s home screen.
FAVORITE
Accesses the application registered as favorite.
NETFLIX
Accesses the “NETFLIX” online service. For further NETFLIX online service details, visit the following website and check the FAQ:
http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

4. (fast reverse/fast forward)

   • Fast reverse/fast forward the disc when you press the button during playback. The search speed changes each time you press the button during video playback.

   • Plays in slow motion, when pressed for more than one second in pause mode.

   • Plays one frame at a time, when you press for a short time in pause mode.

   • PLAY
     Starts or re-starts playback.

   • PREV/NEXT
     Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.

   • PAUSE
     Pauses or re-starts playback.

   • STOP
     Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume point). The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder.

   • SUBTITLE
     Selects the subtitle language when multi-lingual subtitles are recorded on BD- ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.

   • TV VOL +/-
     Adjusts the TV volume.

   • AUDIO
     Selects the language track when multi-lingual tracks are recorded on BD- ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects the soundtrack on CDs.

   • MUTING
     Turns off the sound temporarily.

   • DISPLAY
     Displays the playback information on the screen.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to avoid accidental opening of the tray. While the player is turned on, press x STOP, HOME, and then the TOP MENU button on the remote to lock or unlock the tray.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Hold down -TV- 1 and the TV manufacturer’s code using the remote buttons for 2 seconds.

Manufacturer: Remote Button

Step 1: Connecting the Player

Do not connect the AC adaptor until you have made all the connections.

Connecting to your TV
Connect the player to your TV with a High-Speed HDMI Cable.

Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver).

Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection

Wired Setup

Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player.

The use of a shielded and straight interface cable (LAN cable) is recommended.

Wireless Setup (BDP-S3700/BX370 only)

Use the wireless LAN that is built into the player.

Step 3: Easy Setup

When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts [Easy Initial Settings].

1. Insert two Size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment of the remote.
2. Connect the supplied AC adaptor in the numeric order shown below. When removing them, do so in reverse order.
3. Press to turn on the player.
4. Turn on the TV and set the input selector on your TV by pressing the INPUT button on the remote. This will show the signal from the player on your TV screen.
5. Perform [Easy Initial Settings].
   Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using , and ENTER on the remote.

When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete, the player will automatically find the available network.

Home screen display

The home screen appears when you press HOME. Select an application using , and press ENTER.

• [My Apps]: Manages favorite application. You may add shortcuts for applications from [All Apps].
• [Featured Apps]: Displays recommended application.
• [All Apps]: Shows all available applications. You can add applications to [My Apps] by pressing OPTIONS and selecting [Add to My Apps].
• [Setup]: Adjusts the player’s settings.

The screen mirroring function is only available for BDP-S3700/BX370.

Available options

Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

• [Move Application]: Arrange applications in [My Apps].
• [Remove Application]: Deletes applications in [My Apps].
• [Register as Favorite]: Registers 1 application into the FAVORITE remote button.
• [Data Contents]: Displays the contents of the mixed disc.

Playback

Playing a Disc

For “Playable discs”.

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
   Playback starts. If playback does not start automatically, select the [Video], [Music], or [Photo] category in (Disc) and press ENTER.

(Mixed disc) contains data contents. Press OPTIONS on the remote and select [Data Contents] to display any available contents.

Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD‑LIVE

1. Connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the player.
   Use 1 GB or larger USB memory as your local storage.

2. Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).

   • Connect the player to a network (page 9).
   • Set [BD Internet Connection] in [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] to [Allow].

3. Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.
   The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

To delete data in the USB memory, select [Delete BD Data] in [BD/DVD Viewing Settings], and press ENTER. All data stored in the buda folder will be erased.

Playing from a USB Device

For “Playable types of files”. Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player.
Select [USB device] using , and press ENTER.
Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] category using , and press ENTER.

Playing via a Network

Using “Video & TV SideView” (BDP-S3700/BX370 only)

“ Video & TV SideView” is a free mobile application for remote devices (such as smartphones, etc.). By using “ Video & TV SideView” with this player, you can easily enjoy the player by using the operation on your remote device. You can launch a service or application directly from the remote device and view the disc information during disc playback. “ Video & TV SideView” also can be used as a remote control and software keyboard.

Before you use the “ Video & TV SideView” device with this player for the first time, be sure to register the “Video & TV SideView” device. Follow the on-screen instructions on the “Video & TV SideView” device for registration.

The registration can only be performed on the home screen.

Using Screen mirroring (BDP-S3700/ BX370 only)

“Screen mirroring” is a function to display the screen of a mobile device on the TV by Miracast technology. The player can be connected directly with a Screen mirroring compatible device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). You can enjoy the display screen of the device on your large TV screen. No wireless router (or access point) is required to use this feature.

• When using Screen mirroring, the quality of picture and sound may sometimes be deteriorated due to interference from other networks. You may improve by adjusting [Screen mirroring RF Setting].
• Some network functions may not be available during Screen mirroring.
• Make sure that the device is compatible with Miracast. Connectivity with all Miracast-compatible devices is not guaranteed.

1. Select [Screen mirroring] from the home screen using , and press ENTER.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Additional Information

Software Update

• Select [Setup] on the home screen using .
• Select [Software Update] using , and press ENTER.

[Update via Internet]

Updates the player’s software using the available network. Make sure that the network is connected to the Internet. For details, see “Step 2 : Preparing for Network Connection”.

[Update via USB Memory]

Updates the player’s software using USB memory. Make sure that the Software Update Folder is correctly named “UPDATE” and all the update files must be stored in this folder. The player can recognize up to 500 files/ folders in a single layer including the updated files/folders.

• We recommend performing the software update every 2 months or so.
• If your network condition is poor, visit http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ to download the latest software version and update via USB memory. You can also get information about updated functions from the website.

Playable discs

CD-ROM, CD-R/CD-RW

1. Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and the version. The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings.
2. BD-RE: Ver.2.1, BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type). The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if postscripts are recordable.
3. A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device.

Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only)
Your player has a region code printed on the bottom of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region codes or .

Playable types of files

Video

MPEG-2 Video*2

| PS3| .mpg, .mpeg| Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG
TS4| .m2ts, .mts| Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
MKV*1| .mkv| Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis

Xvid

| AVI| .avi| Dolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3
MKV| .mkv| Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis

MPEG4/AVC*5

| MKV1| .mkv| Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
MP41| .mp4, .m4v| AAC
TS1| .m2ts, .mts| Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
Quick Time6| .mov| Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
FLV6| .flv, .f4v| LPCM, AAC, MP3
3gpp/3gpp26| .3gp, .3g2,

.3gpp, .3gp2

| AAC
VC11| TS| .m2ts, .mts| Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
MKV| .mkv| Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
WMV917| ASF| .wmv, .asf| WMA9, WMA 10 Pro
MKV| .mkv| Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
Motion JPEG6| Quick Time| .mov| Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
AVI| .avi| Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3

Format

AVCHD (Ver.2.0)18*9

Music

Photo

Format: Extension

1. The player may not play this file format on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370 only).
2. The player can only play standard-definition video on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370 only).
3. The player does not play DTS format files on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370 only).
4. The player can only play Dolby Digital format files on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370 only).
5. The player can support AVC up to Level 4.1.
6. The player does not play this file format on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370 only).
7. The player can support WMV9 up to Advance Profile.
8. The player can support a frame rate of up to 60 fps.
9. The player plays AVCHD format files that are recorded on a digital video camera, etc. The AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
10. The player can play “.mka” files. (This file cannot be played on a DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370 only).)
11. The player does not play coded files such as Lossless.
12. The player does not play DST-encoded files.
13. The player does not play animated PNG or animated GIF files.
14. The player does not support 16-bit BMP files.

• Some files may not play depending on the file format, file encoding, recording condition, or DLNA server condition (BDP-S3700/BX370 only). Some files edited on a PC may not play.
• Some files may not be able to perform fast forward or fast reverse functions.
• The player does not play coded files such as DRM.
• The player can recognize the following files or folders in
• BDs, DVDs, CDs, and USB devices: up to folders in the 9th layer, including the root folder up to 500 files/folders in a single layer
• The player can recognize the following files or folders stored in the DLNA server (BDP-S3700/BX370 only): up to folders in the 19th layer and up to 999 files/folders in a single layer
• The player can support frame rate: up to 60 fps for AVCHD (MPEG4/AVC) only. up to 30 fps for other video codecs.
• The player can support video bit rates up to 40 Mbps.
• Some USB devices may not work with this player.
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an HDD), Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class devices, and 101 keyboards.
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB memory or devices, turn off the player when connecting or removing the USB memory or devices.
• The player may not play high-bit-rate video files on DATA CDs smoothly. It is recommended to play such files using DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.

Specifications

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

System

Inputs and outputs

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

(Jack’s name)

| Phono jack /0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms (Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)
---|---
HDMI OUT| HDMI 19-pin standard connector
LAN (100)| 100BASE-TX Terminal

USB

| USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB memory, memory card reader, digital still camera, and digital video camera)*

• Do not use it for power-charging purposes.

DC IN| BDP-S3700/BX370: 12 V DC, 650 mA

BDP-S1700: 12 V DC, 600 mA

General

Power requirements| 12 V DC with AC adaptor Rating: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz
---|---
Power consumption (when using an AC adaptor)| BDP-S3700/BX370: 9.2 W

BDP-S1700: 8.5 W

Dimensions (approx.)| 230 mm x 194 mm x 39 mm (9 1/ in. × 7 3/ in. × 1 9/ in.)

8                                     4                                     16

(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.)| 0.8 kg (1 lb 13 oz)
Operating temperature| 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF)
Operating humidity| 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

• High-Speed HDMI Cable (1)*
• AC adaptor (AC-M1210UC) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)

Supplied for BDP-BX370

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.

Model No. __
Serial No. __

• For customers in the USA
  If this product is not working properly, please call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

• For Customers in Canada
  If this product is not working properly, please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

FAQ’s

Does the Sony BDP-S3700 support 4K Ultra HD playback?

No, the Sony BDP-S3700 does not support 4K Ultra HD playback. It is a Full HD Blu-ray Disc player capable of playing standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs.

Can I connect the player to the internet via Wi-Fi?

Yes, the BDP-S3700 has built-in Wi-Fi, allowing you to connect to your home network wirelessly for internet access and online streaming.

What streaming services are available on the BDP-S3700?

The BDP-S3700 offers access to popular streaming services such as Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and more, providing a wide range of entertainment options.

Can I play media files from a USB flash drive on this player?

Yes, the BDP-S3700 has a USB port that allows you to play media files (e.g., photos, videos, music) from a connected USB flash drive.

Is the BDP-S3700 compatible with older non-HD TVs?

Yes, the BDP-S3700 is backward compatible with non-HD TVs. It can adjust the output resolution to match the TV's capabilities.

Does the player support 3D Blu-ray discs?

No, the BDP-S3700 does not support 3D Blu-ray discs. It is designed for standard 2D Blu-ray and DVD playback.

Can I use my smartphone as a remote control for the player?

Yes, you can use the Sony TV SideView app on your smartphone as a remote control for the BDP-S3700. The app allows you to control the player's functions and access content on your phone.

Does the player have an Ethernet port for a wired internet connection?

Yes, the BDP-S3700 has both built-in Wi-Fi and an Ethernet port, offering flexibility for connecting to the internet.

Can I use the BDP-S3700 to stream content from my computer or home network?

Yes, the BDP-S3700 supports DLNA streaming, allowing you to access media files stored on compatible devices connected to your home network.

Does the player have a child lock feature for parental control?

Yes, the BDP-S3700 offers a child lock feature, which allows you to set a password to restrict access to certain content based on age ratings.

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