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Sony BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc Player 1080p Wireless

Name: Sony BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc Player 1080p Wireless
Brand: Sony
SKU: BDP-S560

★★★★★3.6 (123 reviews)

Sony BDP-S560 Blu-ray player with built-in Wi-Fi, 1080p output, and support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio.

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Overview

The Sony BDP-S560 is a full-featured Blu-ray disc player that delivers 1080p high-definition video from Blu-ray discs and upconverts standard DVDs to near-HD quality over HDMI. Its built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi was a notable convenience at launch, letting users access BD-Live bonus content and stream photos from networked PCs without running an Ethernet cable across the room. For home theater enthusiasts, support for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio codecs means the player can pass lossless surround sound to a compatible AV receiver, while 24p True Cinema output preserves the original cinematic frame rate of film-based content.

Connectivity is unusually thorough for a consumer Blu-ray player. Beyond its HDMI port, the BDP-S560 includes component, S-Video, composite, analog stereo, optical digital, coaxial digital, and Ethernet outputs, making it compatible with everything from modern home theater receivers to older CRT televisions. The compact 16.9 × 8.1 × 2.8-inch chassis fits neatly into most AV cabinets, and it ships with a remote control and composite AV cable to get started right out of the box.

Key Features

Built-in Wi-Fi networking for accessing BD Live bonus materials as well as streaming photos from your PC

Full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p

24p True Cinema capable lets you watch films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second); Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD

Outputs: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 S-Video, 1 composite, 1 analog audio (2-channel), 1 digital optical audio, 1 digital coaxial audio, 1 Ethernet

Includes remote control and composite AV cable; measures 16.9 x 8.1 x 2.8 inches (WxDxH)

Specifications

Brand

Sony

Model

BDP-S560

Output Resolution

Full HD 1080p

DVD Upscaling

Yes, to 1080p via HDMI

Wi-Fi

Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n

BD-Live

Yes

Audio Codecs

Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD

24p True Cinema

Yes

HDMI Output

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Built-in Wi-Fi eliminates the need for a separate wireless adapter or Ethernet cable for BD-Live access
Full 1080p Blu-ray playback with DVD upconversion from a single player
Comprehensive output selection including HDMI, component, S-Video, and composite
Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD support for high-definition surround sound
24p True Cinema output preserves the original frame rate of film content

👎 Cons

Lacks support for modern streaming services that were not available at the time of its release
No 4K or HDR output, limiting its relevance on current ultra-high-definition displays
Wi-Fi limited to 802.11n, which may feel slow compared to current wireless standards
No internal storage for downloading BD-Live content; may require external USB storage

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Sony BDP-S560 upscale standard DVDs?

Yes. It upconverts standard DVD video to 1080p resolution over HDMI, bringing older disc collections closer to high-definition quality.

What wireless networking does this player include?

It has built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, which you can use to access BD-Live bonus content and stream photos from a PC on your home network.

What audio formats does the BDP-S560 support?

It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD high-definition audio codecs, which can be passed through its HDMI output to a compatible receiver.

Does this player support 24p True Cinema?

Yes. It can output film-based content at 24 frames per second, matching the original frame rate of most movies for smoother, more cinematic playback.

What video outputs are available besides HDMI?

In addition to HDMI, it offers component video, S-Video, and composite video outputs, so it can connect to a wide range of televisions.