| y 2009 Sony released the BDP-S560 Blu-ray | | | | have multichannel analog audio outputs, so a HDMI |
| Player. It is a Profile 2.0 player that supports | | | | connection is needed to pass decoded high |
| BonusView/picture-in-picture playback and BD-Live | | | | resolution audio formats. |
| content. It has a Quick Start Mode which allows | | | | One great advantages of the BDP-S560 that sets |
| Blu-ray Discs to start within seconds. It can | | | | it apart form othre entry level players, is its |
| support high resolution audio formats and has a | | | | built-in Wi-Fi. It supports the 802.11n/g/b/a |
| built-in 802.11n for a wireless internet connection. | | | | frequencies and eliminates the need to use a cable |
| It is basically a step up from the entry level | | | | to connect to the internet. Of course an Ethernet |
| BDP-S360 Blu-ray Player. | | | | Port is available if you are unable to use the |
| The BDP-S560 has an attractive design with a | | | | wireless feature. Once connected to the internet |
| black gloss exterior and touches of dark gray on | | | | you can access any BD-Live content you might |
| the top and bottom of the player. The Open | | | | find on selected Blu-ray Discs. The BDP-S560 |
| Close button is located on the left at the top | | | | does not have any internal memory storage, |
| corner and will open up the dark blue front panel | | | | therefore a USB storage drive is required if you |
| revealing the disc tray. The power button is found | | | | are downloading any BD-Live content. A USB Port |
| on the opposite side near the top corner. Other | | | | can be found on the back and front of the player. |
| playback controls are just limited to the Play and | | | | The USB Port on the front will supports photo |
| Stop buttons. Therefore, the remote control will | | | | playback, but not music or movie playback. This is |
| be needed for most playback functions. A USB | | | | true for any DLNA compatible devices, such as a |
| port is located near the bottom right corner of | | | | computer. Photos can be streamed from your |
| the player. All other connections are on the back | | | | computer to the Blu-ray Player; but no Music or |
| of the Blu-ray Player. | | | | Movie files can be streamed. |
| Video Quality: The BDP-S560 has a number of | | | | THE PROS: Sony's BDP-S560 has great video |
| video connections. They include the HDMI Output, | | | | quality and supports 1080p/24 playback on blu-ray |
| Component Video Outputs, S-Video Output and | | | | discs. It has internal audio decoding of Dolby |
| Composite Video Outputs. It supports 1080p/60 | | | | TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. These HD |
| and 1080p/24 output resolutions through the | | | | formats can be transmitted in bitstream form via |
| HDMI connection. This will provide you with the | | | | HDMI. It is a Profile 2.0 so it supports BD-Live |
| best possible picture when playing back blu-ray | | | | content and Bonus View. Access to these |
| and DVD discs. DVDs are also up scaled to near | | | | features are made easier with built-in Wi-Fi |
| high definition levels via the HDMI connection. | | | | wireless network capabilities (802.11a/b/g/n). And |
| In addition to three types of noise reduction, you | | | | it can stream photos from any DLNA compatible |
| have the option of choosing between three | | | | devices. Also has a Quick Start Mode that allows |
| preset picture modes. They are Standard, | | | | most Blu-ray discs to start within seconds. |
| Brighter Room and Theater Room. The BDP-S560 | | | | THE CONS: Unfortunately, the BDP-S560 does not |
| also has x.v.Color and 24p True Cinema features. | | | | have multi-channel analog audio outputs. If you |
| The x.v. Color output allows for AVCHD format | | | | have an older A/V receiver, you may want to |
| discs while also providing twice the amount of | | | | look else where. No internal memory so a USB |
| colors as standard RGB color sources, producing | | | | device is needed to download BD-Live content. |
| more spectacular images. The 24 True Cinema | | | | The DLNA function does not support streaming |
| features allows you to view a movie as it was | | | | of Music or Videos. |
| original intended to be seen; at 24 frames per | | | | THE FINAL WORD: Sony's BDP-S560 has all the |
| second. | | | | great features of a good Blu-ray Player. It has |
| Audio Quality: The BDP-S560 audio outputs include | | | | 1080p/24 output, giving you great image quality. |
| the HDMI Output, Optical and Coaxial Digital | | | | It has internal High Resolution audio decoding and |
| Outputs and 2.0ch Analog Outputs. It has internal | | | | built-in Wi-Fi. It does not have streaming media |
| audio decoding and bitstream output for Dolby | | | | features that some other Blu-ray Players offer. If |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Which means | | | | you can overlook this lack of streaming Media |
| the Blu-ray Player can decode these high | | | | Services than the BDP-S560, with its Wi-Fi |
| resolution audio formats or you can pass these | | | | support and DLNA Photo streaming, would make |
| formats via HDMI to your Audio/Video receiver | | | | a sound choice. -- Price you should look for when |
| to decode. Unfortunately, the BDP-S560 does not | | | | purchasing -- Under $250. |