How to Fix App Issues with a Sony BDPS3700 BluRay

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Your Sony Blu-ray Player is capable of running apps which at times may not work as intended. This guide will assist with troubleshooting these apps.

2. Menu Navigation

The menu navigation controls on the Remote are as follows:

• Home - Press to bring up the home screen
• Arrows - Move the cursor or select an item
• Enter - Activate the currently selected item or confirm a setting
• Return - Return to the previous menu

3. Restart App

Press the Home or Return buttons on the remote control to quit an app then launch it again.

4. Restart Device

To restart your device via power cycle:

1. If your device has buttons or a remote control, press the power button to turn it off.
   

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2. Unplug it from the power outlet and wait for 10 seconds.
   

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2. Plug it back into the power outlet, then turn it back on from the power button if it has on.

5. Power Cycle Home Network

1. Remove the power cable from both your modem and router.
   

1. Verify all lights are off on the modem and router.
2. After 30 seconds, plug in your modem and then your router.
3. It may take a few minutes for the internet to reconnect.

6. Improve Network Performance

• You may have to shut down or disconnect other unused devices that are connected to the same network.
• If your device is connected via Wi-Fi, its distance from the router, as well as well as other environmental factors can affect the quality of the signal. Try moving your router to a more central location or use a Wi-Fi extender.
• The best type of connection is a wired Ethernet connection. If possible, this is the way to go.

7. Update Firmware

An internet connection is required to perform the firmware update.

If you wish to receive update notifications start from the steps below, otherwise skip to the update steps lower on this page.

Enable Notifications

This feature will automatically alert you whenever there is a new update available for download.

1. Press the Home button on the remote.
2. Using the left or right arrow go to Setup. Then using the up or down arrow go to System Settings.
   

1. Scroll towards the bottom until you find Software Update Notification.
   

1. Press Enter and set it to On.
   

Update Firmware

You can perform the update at any time without having to wait for a notification.

1. Press the Home button on the remote.
2. Using the left or right arrow go to Setup. Then using the up or down arrow go to Network Update.
   

1. Wait for the system to check for available updates. If a new update is available for download, select OK to install it.
   

1. The system will download the update, install it then reboot automatically. Make sure the system is powered on during the whole process.
   

8. Factory Reset

Resetting the device to factory defaults will erase all saved settings, preferences and user stored data.

1. Eject any disc from the tray and ensure playback is stopped.
2. Press the Home button on the remote.
3. Using the left or right arrow go to Setup. Then using the up or down arrow go to Resetting.
   

1. Select Reset to Factory Default Settings and press Enter.
   

1. If you wish to erase your personal data as well, then select Initialize Personal Information and press Enter.
   

1. Once the system is reset, it will be ready to setup again.

9. What's next?