Enjoy Blu-ray Discs and Full HD content with the Sony BDP-S1700 Blu-ray Disc Player . This Blu-ray player supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback from its HDMI output and upscales standard DVDs to near-1080p quality.

It provides access to over 300 streaming services that can allow you to play movies, TV shows, music, and more with a valid subscription and broadband connection. Additionally, the BDP-S1700 is compatible with many file and audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio for a dynamic surround sound experience. The USB port supports peripherals such as thumb drives for easy playback of a variety of file types.

Full HD 1080p Playback via HDMI    Ethernet Network Connectivity    Front USB Port    Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio

Access over 300 streaming services and enjoy endless entertainment including movies, TV shows, music, and more from your favorite apps like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Amazon Instant Video, and others.

Watch your Blu-ray Disc movies in Full High Definition quality for depth and image clarity exceeding that of a DVD. The BDP-S1700 also upscales your standard definition DVDs to near-HD resolution, so you can enjoy enhanced detail for all of your favorite movies.

Finding apps and features is quick and simple with a graphical user interface. Browse on your TV screen with easy-to-navigate panels – content is divided into featured apps on one side and your favorite apps on the other. Everything is neatly organized and quick to launch.

With Quick Start mode and Fast Loading, it takes less than 1 second to boot up your Blu-ray Disc player. You'll be able to get to the action quicker with even interactive discs loading in as little as 30 seconds once the tray is closed. If you're not watching Blu-ray, you can launch Internet content even faster, too.

Easily display your videos and photos on your TV or listen to your digital music by simply connecting your USB storage device to the Blu-ray player's front USB slot.

Enjoy peerless audio quality with Dolby TrueHD, which delivers lossless sound across movies and music. By reproducing sound identical to original studio masters, it offers unparalleled audio fidelity for Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and downloaded content.

With an Energy Star 3.0 rating, the player will consume less energy during its use and when it's in standby mode.

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Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will it play PAL disc and convert to ntsc ?

A: This player will read pretty much anything you put in it and plays on all three systems. If you experience issues, you may have to go into the settings menu and set which region discs you are playing, and which system your TV is using.

Q: 2. can it be used with a laptop as an external player?

A: No, this is designed to connect to a monitor or TV with HDMI input. Laptops only have HDMI output. You would need an external Blu-ray drive that connects via USB. Something like the OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1213045-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcmr3ubdrw16_mercury_pro_16x_blu_ray.html

Q: 3. its says Multi Region and at Q&A Box says only DVD ! by B&H Staff so confused?

A: The Sony BDP-BX370E Multi-Region/Multisystem Network Blu-ray Disc Player is compatible with the following: Blu-ray: A, B, C DVD: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW

Q: 4. Does it work in South Africa?

A: The Sony BDP-S1700 is only compatible with 120 VAC, 60 Hz for use in North America.

Q: 5. Doe it have a Loop feature?

A: According to Sony, the S1700 will come with a Repeat feature.

Q: 6. Is there an AC power cord?

A: Yes the Sony BDP-BX370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player comes with an AC power adapter.

Q: 7. Do you have to change settings between DVD and Blu-Ray?

A: There is no need to change any settings when switching between the two discs.

Q: 8. Can the firmware be updated to stay compatible with new blu-ray movies?

A: Hi Wayne W, we can only update the firmware once a new version has been released. About the compatibility with the new Blu-ray movies, are we getting an error message when trying to play it with this player? If so, you may refer to the article below to isolate the issue: a href= https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00132795 target= _blank https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00132795/aRegards,-Erin

Q: 9. Does this come with a cable to connect to the television? Thanks.

A: No cabese are included: What's in the Box: Remote Control (RMT-VB201U) Batteries (Type AAA x 2) Customer Registration Card Instruction Manual (Simple Web Manual) Warranty Card

Q: 10. Can this Blu-Ray player be mounted vertically to hide behind a TV?

A: No, it can't.