Blu-ray Disc
What graphics card do I need to play Blu-ray Disc titles (BD-ROM) on my computer?
Please visit Cyberlink Support for informaton on supported HDCP Compliant Graphics Cards information for BD-ROM playback.
Cyberlink Support
Below is a link to the BD Advisory Tool. This tool will let you know if your system meets the minimum performance requirements for BD-ROM playback on Blu-ray discs product.
BD Advisory Tool
Optical Product Parts and Accessories Information
The Sony Electronics Inc. optical product you have purchased is supplied with the parts, software and accessories needed to use the product. If you need to obtain additional or replacement parts, software and accessories for your optical product then the storage support team will attempt to obtain it for you at your sole cost and expense. Product information guides, manuals and other documentation packaged with the optical products normally can be downloaded directly from this web site.
Sony's Learning Center
Please visit Sony Electronics Inc. Learning Center web site for more information on the latest in optical storage products.
I cannot hear any audio when playing the Blu-ray Disc titles. How can I resolve this?
- Check the Master Volume by double-clicking the speaker icon in the system tray. If the Mute check box for Master Volume or Wave is checked, please uncheck it.
- Make sure your speakers are powered on with appropriate volume. Check if the speakers' audio line is correctly connected to the speaker out or audio out hole. The color of the hole should be light green.
- Update your sound card driver. Please visit the Web site of your sound card manufacturer and download the latest driver for your sound card.
- Use the configuration tool come with your sound card and switch off the S/P DIF output option if you intend to output the sound via a normal speaker. Similarly, if you intend to output the sound to an amplifier, please be sure to switch the output to digital (S/P DIF) mode.
- If you still continue to have issues with DVD playback, please run the Advisor Tool to ensure you system meets the minimum performance requirements.
What video codecs will Blu-ray support?
MPEG-2
MPEG-4 AVC
SMPTE VC-1
What audio codecs will Blu-ray support?
LPCM
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS Digital Surround
DTS-HD
Who are the main founders of the Blu-ray technology?
The main founders of Blu-ray are Sony, Philips and Panasonics. Blu-ray technology also has the support of Dell, Apple, Walt Disney, Fox, TDK, LG, HP, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp, Panasonic, Mitsubishi Electric, Warren Brothers, MGM, Paramount, and many other companies.
What does it means by hard coating on Blu-ray?
Blu-ray uses hard coating to improve the resistance of scratches, fingerprints, smudges and dust.
What is the video resolution with Blu-ray?
The maximum video resolution for Blu-ray is 1920x 1080 (1080p).
What are DVI and HDMI?
DVI and HDMI are the next generation video connectors. In order to view true High Definition content, it is necessary to have these connections either on the PC computer or stand alone TV. The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI connector also supports audio whereas DVI only supports video.