A:AnswerHi Ryan, thanks for your interest in the Sony - BDPS1700U. This Blu-ray player is not region-free, it is designed to play Blu-ray discs from Region A, which includes North America, South America, U.S. territories, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and other parts of Southeast Asia. You can usually find the region code printed on the rear of the player for reference. Thank you for considering Sony products! Regards, -Dominick
A:AnswerHi Remote,
The Sony BDP-S1700U Blu-ray player uses a traditional infrared (IR) remote, meaning it requires direct line of sight to operate. It does not come with a Bluetooth remote.
Thanks for considering Sony products.
-Eliab
A:AnswerThank you for contacting Sony, NonBluRay.
Yes, the Sony BDP-S1700U Blu-ray player is designed to play a wide variety of non-Blu-ray discs, in addition to Blu-ray discs.
The player is compatible with the following disc formats:
DVDs: It can play standard DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs.
CDs: It can play standard audio CDs (CD-DA), as well as CD-ROM and CD-R/RW discs.
Important Notes:
Finalization: For recorded DVDs and CDs (DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW) to play, they must be correctly "finalized" on the device they were recorded on.
Disc Condition: Please be aware that the playability of some discs may vary depending on the disc type, condition, and version.
Discs That Cannot Be Played:
The following discs are not supported by this player:
BDXL discs
DVD-RAMs
HD DVDs
DVD Audio discs
Super VCDs
Discs recorded in a color system other than NTSC (such as PAL).
For more detailed information, including specific notes on disc versions and formats, you can refer to the product manual. We've provided a direct link here for your convenience: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4579/f2b13b14d596d6574a73a689b5d4b0dc/45796631M.pdf
Thank you for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
Gus, Sony North America Customer Support
