The scope of supply in addition to the device includes an instruction manual and a remote control incl. Batteries matching.
An HDMI or digital coaxial cable are not with us.
Connections
- HDMI output
- Digital / Coaxial Output
- LAN output (100Mb / s)
- 1 x USB port back
- 1x USB Port Front
Design and external dimensions
The Sony Blu-ray Player is easy and relatively small. Its external dimensions are only
Width about 36 cm
Depth 19,5 cm
Height about 4 cm
The held in piano lacquer finish and the diamond-like structure gives the player an elegant design. It is therefore well suited for private placing. I also noticed that the stacks with other devices is a matter kipplige
Commissioning and Internet features
After purchasing the corresponding HDMI or digital coaxial cable commissioning is self-explanatory. After connecting you will be guided through several menus to make various settings. Thus, in addition to the language, for example. A shortened startup mode can be set.
After I had the Blu-ray player to an existing network connected (through LAN cable or wireless LAN adapter to the USB port), I got access to various Internet content, such as Amazon's LOVEFiLM and max cathedrals online video library, program content of Pro7, Sat1, Kabel 1 and on news and sports on Bild.de. Furthermore, there is the possibility to set up a subscription account to download music files.
The menu navigation is clear and in various categories such as. "Music", "Video" or "Network" divided.
I would like to mention that in the "Setup" a software update is available for download.
Picture / Sound
The player makes the beginning when you load a Blu-ray DVD loud, droning noise work. However, these disappear entirely while playing a Blu-ray DVD. The player is very quiet and peaceful even when cinematics barely audible.
I could test the sound output to a 2.1 system with SRS mode (surround-like sound with stereo sources). The sound is reproduced full and clear. In addition, the player also supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:. 6
The picture could only be tested with a Samsung Full HD LED TV without 3D function. However, the picture is top notch! Super-sharp resolution and color depth. Additional functions, such as adjusting the brightness increase of the own room lighting the viewing pleasure. Furthermore, the image formats can be adjusted according to the TV (for example widescreen 16: 3: 9 or 4).
Extra
Sony has a TV sideview developed app for remote devices (eg smartphones and tablets). This app is free and works in conjunction with selected Sony devices such as the BDP-S4100. If the player is connected to the home network, this can be operated via Smarthphone. The app provides a key layout similar to the remote control. Furthermore, the app offers a program guide of 50 listed programs. Except for the EPG additional information can also be queried on each TV content of a program.
In the test (with LG Android ICS) worked the operation via smartphone without delay. The player only has to be registered to the home network.
Conclusion
The chic design, the brilliant display and sound output meet the requirements of today. For this, the connectivity comes to your home network and use of helpful Internet features. Only the lack of HDMI cable costs the Sony BDP-S4100 a perfect score.
+ Sharp resolution
+ Chic design
+ Quiet
+ Useful internet features
- No HDMI or digital coaxial cable supplied
