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
