Defining high definition |
Optimized for the home theater enthusiast, the ES Series BDPS2000ES model is the first Blu-ray Disc player in Sony's "Elevated Standard" (ES) line. This flagship BD player features full high-definition 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output, and is compatible with most standard DVDs and features 1080p upscaling through HDMI to capable HDTV sets, improving the picture performance of existing DVDs. For an incredible audio experience, the BDPS2000ES supports 7.1 channel linear PCM, Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, as well as dts-HD&trade High Resolution Audio bitstream output via HDMI. For even greater flexibility, the BDPS2000ES player will support AVCHD discs encoded with x.v.Color&trade technology, an international standard for wide color space. Using the BDPS2000ES couldn't be easier, since it also incorporates BRAVIA® Theatre Sync&trade technology through HDMI. This allows for integrated operation with compatible BRAVIA flat-panel LCD HDTV sets and Sony audio/video receivers. With the touch of a button, you can easily power on and synch the inputs of compatible Sony AV devices connected to the players via HDMI for hassle-free enjoyment of high-definition Blu-ray Disc movies. |
Decodes the latest sound formats |
The future of surround sound arrives with Blu-ray Disc technology. With the BDPS2000ES, you can enjoy incredible new audio codecs from both Dolby Laboratories and Digital Theater Systems (dts). Simply by connecting your Blu-ray Disc player to the HDMI connection on your A/V receiver, the BDPS2000ES can either output or internally decode Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD. Dolby TrueHD delivers lossless studio master quality audio designed specifically for high definition entertainment like Blu-ray Disc movies. An incredible sound stage, dynamic range, and a stellar home theater experience await you with Dolby TrueHD. dts-HD gives you sound quality that matches the crystal clear image of Blu-ray Disc media. With up to 7.1 channels of surround sound and audio that is indistinguishable from the original studio version, dts-HD promises you an extraordinary surround experience. Dolby Digital Plus is Dolby's next-generation audio technology that can offer up to 7. 1 channels of surround sound. Dolby Digital Plus also offers a higher-quality experience than the Dolby Digital soundtrack you are used to on a standard DVD. |
The award for "Best Picture" goes to... |
Rival your local movie theater with the power of Blu-ray Disc technology in your home theater. You can enjoy movies from Hollywood's biggest studios, and enjoy all of the great features, sights and sounds that Blu-ray Disc technology has to offer. Blu-ray Disc technology delivers full 1080p picture quality and up to 7.1 channels of surround sound. Movie night will never be the same. Play back all your favorite Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs, audio CDs, and AVC-HD (delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of high definition, but on a DVD) discs with the BDPS2000ES. Get the most out of your existing DVD collection by having them upscaled to 1080p quality. Your DVDs will look and sound better than ever when you play them back on your new BDPS2000ES. |
BRAVIA® Theatre Sync&trade (HDMI-CEC) |
Sony created BRAVIA® Theatre Sync&trade technology to go beyond basic digital audio and video transmission. Based on the HDMI-CEC function, the BRAVIA Theatre Sync feature will be included on select BRAVIA Theatre home A/V systems and components. This useful function reduces the hassle and time consuming job of powering up, routing signals, etc. to the simple push of one button. Want to play your Blu-ray Disc player on your Sony A/V system? Easy, just push play on the BRAVIA HDTV remote and everything is taken care of for you. Even when the system is off. Want to power down everything once you've finished enjoying it? Push one button and the TV and A/V system powers down. BRAVIA Theatre Sync helps make things a whole lot easier to operate. |
Full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema video output |
Most of all Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second, and Blu-ray Disc movies are mastered at 24 frames per second, so it is only fitting that the Sony BDPS2000ES can output your films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home. Of course, the BDPS2000ES can also output at 1080/60p for more traditional HDTV sets on the market. Either way Sony has you covered for the best picture possible in full 1080p. |
Video codec format: MPEG2/MPEG4-AVC/VC-1 |
Blu-ray Disc technology is compatible with many different types of video codec for recording your favorite films onto the disc. So regardless of the high definition recording process used by the studio making the movie, Sony's Blu-ray Disc players are ready for them all, in glorious full 1080p HD. |
Cinema tuned picture presets |
What do you get then the world's best filmakers and the best makers of home theater products get together? Answer: exclusive cinema tuned picture presets on your Sony BDPS2000ES. Sony made getting the best picture from your movies even easier. Whether you view your movies in a dark theater, or in a bright room, they have you covered with picture settings all carefully selected by the same engineers that make Sony's movies in Hollywood. |
Uncompressed multi channel linear PCM output |
Blu-ray Disc technology not only delivers a phenomenal picture, but incredible sound as well. Many Blu-ray Disc movies take advantage of the capacity on the disc to offer an uncompressed multi channel linear PCM soundtrack of your favorite movies. With up to 7.1 channels of surround sound, uncompressed multi channel linear PCM is completely lossless and lets you hear the movie with incredible clarity and realism that you never experienced before on DVD. |
BD-Java interactive capability |
Blu-ray Disc technology offers the potential of a new level of interactive experiences, with seamless on-screen menus and hi def bonus materials for a more dynamic home theater. With the extra capacity on Blu-ray Disc media and BD Java programming, content creators have an open canvas to design new ways for customers to interact with their favorite movies. |
Included with purchase |
Video cord (phono plug x 1), stereo audio cord (phono plug x 2), power cord, Remote Commander remote control, batteries for remote. |
