BDP 1
BLU-RAY DISC™ PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. The cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft, dry cotton or
microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. Clean only
with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Wet Location Marking
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Service Instructions
CAUTION – These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel
only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so.
Outdoor Use Marking
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth.
NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning
agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts.
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.
Your BDP 1 has been designed for use with 110–240-volt AC current, and the
plug is specifically designed for 120-volt applications. Connection to a line voltage
other than that for which the plug is intended can create a safety and fire hazard
and may damage the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other
components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.
If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model,
or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging
the unit into a wall outlet.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the BDP 1 that may not be covered by the warranty,
remove the disc from the unit before it is moved. Once the BDP 1 is installed, a disc
may be left in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should NEVER be moved
with a disc left in the disc tray.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. We do not
recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical
devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on
them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service
center with a cord meeting factory specifications.
Important Information for the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never
pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time,
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet
may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your
guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally
falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult
an authorized service center.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Installation Location
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
• To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place
the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain
that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.
• Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for
ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area,
make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some
circumstances, a fan may be required. The unit should be placed on its own shelf,
not directly on top of another component.
NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION: The BDP 1 uses a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam,
do not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety mechanisms provided for
your protection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully and retain it for future use. Should the
unit require maintenance or repair, please contact your local Harman Kardon service center.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.
• Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is exposed
to direct sunlight or heating equipment.
• Avoid moist or humid locations.
Unpacking
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the unit, or place objects directly
over them.
The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new player during shipment
were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you
save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the
unit ever need repair.
• Due to the heat generated by operation of the BDP 1 and other components
in your system, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on
the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer
materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials
that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects. Some surface finishes may be
particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond
Harman Kardon’s control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials
used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other
factors. We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation
location for the component and in normal maintenance practices, as your
warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is
done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other
cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be
collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton
and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.
It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens.
Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after
unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 SAFETY INFORMATION
5 INTRODUCTION
6 FEATURES
7 MEDIA COMPATIBILITY
8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
10 MESSAGE DISPLAY
11 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
15 INSTALLATION
17 INITIAL SETUP
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Step One – Turn On the BDP 1
Step Two – Display the Setup Menu
Step Three – Language Setup
Step Four – Display Setup
Step Five – Audio Setup
Step Six – System Setup
Step Seven – Network Setup
` 20 OPERATION
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Turning On the BDP 1
Playback Basics
Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD Media
Audio CD Playback
MP3, Windows Media® and JPEG Playback
JPEG Playback
26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
27 GLOSSARY
29 APPENDIX
32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Trademark Acknowledgements
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
For Canadian model
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Modèle pour les Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
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INTRODUCTION
Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or
special promotions.
WWW.HARMANKARDON.COM
Connect the BDP 1 to the Internet, and BD-Live™ interactivity (available
®
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon !
with compatible discs; requires USB drive with a least 1GB free space;
For more than fifty years, Harman Kardon products have been at the
cutting edge of audio and home theater technology. The first audio receiver
wore a Harman Kardon badge, and the company has been producing
innovative entertainment products ever since. The BDP 1 Blu-ray Disc™
player is the latest component offered in that proud tradition.
select “Storage” in USB Function Select menu) delivers additional
features, updates and news of live events. Even older DVD-Video discs
will deliver outstanding picture quality, when they are upscaled to 1080p
video resolution.
Yet with all of its sophistication, the BDP 1 is simple to operate. Its
controls are similar to those for DVD players, and its enhanced on-screen
menu system guides you every step of the way. Easy to use and delivering
outstanding performance, the BDP 1 is sure to provide enjoyment for
many years to come.
Incorporating the latest high-definition audio and video processing
technologies, the BDP 1 is an essential part of a modern home theater
system. It plays your favorite Blu-ray Disc movies with up to 1080/24p
video resolution and Dolby® TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio™
encoding, when available on the disc, thanks to HDMI™ (V.1.3a
with x.v.Color™) connectivity. BonusView™ interactivity, available with
compatible Blu-ray Disc media, allows the filmmaker to offer viewing
features and options unimaginable with previous-generation discs.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its
operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit the
BDP 1 Blu-ray Disc™ Player
NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with Region Management
Information that is encoded on most Blu-ray Disc and DVD media. This player is designed
only for playback of discs with Blu-ray Region Code A, DVD Region Code 1, DVD Region
Code 0, or discs which do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region
Code on a disc, it will not play in the BDP 1.
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FEATURES
Audio/Video Outputs
General Playback Features
• Analog Audio: Left and Right channels
• Digital Audio: coaxial and optical (S/P-DIF)
• Digital Audio/Video: HDMI (V.1.3a with x.v.Color), Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio and PCM up to 7.1 channels
• Analog Video: composite and component
• Video upscaling up to 1080p via HDMI output
• Plays 1080/24p sources through HDMI output (pass-through
without scaling or processing)
• Video upscaling to 1080i via component video outputs
(when not copy-protected)
• Fast Play: 2x, 4x, 8x,16x, 32x, 64x,128x
• Slow Play: 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x
• Random Play (MP3 file playlists only)
• Repeat Play: DVD-Video: 1 chapter, 1 title;
CD: 1 track, all; MP3: 1 track, 1 folder; WMA: playlists only
• A-B Repeat Play (limited availability on Blu-ray Disc media)
• Still-image rotation in 90-degree increments
• Thumbnail still-image menu
• Slideshow playback of JPEG still images and audio, when stored
on the same source media
• Selectable slideshow transitions: Blend, Film, Shutter, Fade,
Curtain or None
• User-selectable slideshow pace: 3 sec., 5 sec.,10 sec., 30 sec.,
1 min., 5 min. or 30 min.
Data and Control Ports
• Front-panel USB jack for flash drives and external USB hard drives
(client only, FAT32 format only)
• RJ45 Ethernet jack for connection to broadband network (required
for BD-Live operation)
• Remote control IR input and output
Optical Disc Player
• Plays 5-inch (12cm) discs; plays 3-inch (8cm) discs
• Parental control system with user-programmable password
• Aspect-ratio adjustment
• x.v.Color via HDMI output
• Outputs up to 7.1-channels of PCM digital audio via HDMI output
• Adjustable dynamic range control
• Automatic dialog normalization with Dolby TrueHD media
• Supports BonusView interactive functionality with compatible discs
• Supports BD-Live disc updates (BD-Video Profile 2.0) when Internet
access is available; requires USB drive with at least 1GB free space;
select “Storage” in USB Function Select menu
Ease of Use
• Graphic user interface in either high- or standard-definition video
via HDMI or component video. Standard-definition video through
composite video connection
• Dimmable dot-matrix front-panel display
• Color-coded connections
Audio/Video/Still-Image Formats Supported
• Backlit remote control
• Still-image formats supported: JPEG
Supplied Accessories
• Video formats supported: BD-Video, BD-R/RE (but not BDAV or
BDMV recording formats), DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
• Audio formats supported: CD, CD-R/RW, DTS-CD, MP3, WMA
• MP3 bit rates: 32kbps – 320kbps
• JPEG files: 10 megapixels, 5MB file size, up to 250 files per disc
(no fixed limit to number of files on a USB drive)
The following accessory items are supplied with the BDP 1. If any
of these items is missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer
• System remote control
• Two AA batteries
• HDMI cable
• AC power cord
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MEDIA COMPATIBILITY
Disc Formats Supported by This Player
The BDP 1 Will NOT Play the Following:
The BDP 1 can play the following types of prerecorded discs:
• BD-R/RE discs recorded in the BDAV format
• BD-RE v2.1 discs recorded in the BDMV format that are unclosed
• Blu-ray Disc media with a Region Code other than A that are not
Open Region
• DTS 96/24 discs
• DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1 or 0
• DVD-ROM data discs
ReWritable
ReWritable
• DVD-Audio discs
• WMVHD, and HD-DVD™ discs (the “SD-DVD” side of dual-format
HD-DVD/DVD discs may be played)
• SACD™ discs
The BDP 1 will also play most recordable discs, but complete playback
compatibility cannot be guaranteed, due to the wide variation in
recorders and blank discs.
Round 3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs may be used. Do not use
odd-shaped, noncircular discs.
• CD-I discs
• CD-G discs
• Kodak® Photo CD™ and Picture CD discs
• Discs intended for use in video game consoles
• Discs recorded at any speed other than “SP”
Blu-ray Disc Compatibility:
• Single-sided discs
• Single-layer or dual-layer discs
NOTES:
• Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio,
DTS®, MPEG or linear PCM digital audio tracks
• MPEG-2, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, and VC-1 digital video
• Discs are generally divided into one or more titles, which may be
further subdivided into chapters
• Due to differences in the authoring of discs, it is possible that
some discs may include features that are not compatible with
the BDP 1, and not all discs include every system capability.
• Playback of recordable discs created on a computer requires
proper formatting and finalization of the disc.
DVD-Video Disc Compatibility:
• The BDP 1 is compatible with most but not all files encoded
using MP3. For best results, encode MP3 files at bit rates
ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps.
• Single-sided or double-sided discs
• Single-layer or dual-layer discs
• Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio tracks
• MPEG-2 digital video
• Discs are generally divided into one or more titles, which may be
further subdivided into chapters
• JPEG files should contain no more than 10 megapixels, and the
file size should be no larger than 5MB
• Discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0
may be played. The discs must be finalized, VR-mode only.
Audio CD Compatibility
• MP3, WMA and JPEG files must be stored on the media with
the proper file extension.
• Linear PCM digital audio
• Audio CDs are divided into tracks
CD-R/RW Compatibility
USB Device Compatibility
• WMA or MP3 (32kbps – 320kbps) digital audio
• May contain JPEG still images (up to 10 megapixels, file size up to
5MB, limit of approximately 250 files per disc)
• MP3, WMA and JPEG discs (or discs that contain more than one
of these formats) are divided into files, which may be organized into
folders, depending on how the disc was created
USB client devices, such as flash drives and most external or portable
hard-disc drives that are formatted with the FAT32 file system, may
be connected to the BDP 1’s front-panel USB port. Due to the wide
variation in hard-disc drive technologies and formats, compatibility with
any particular device cannot be guaranteed.
Do not connect a personal computer directly to the BDP 1. Due to
their software design, the iPod, most other USB peripheral devices and
accessories – such as card readers, keyboards and pointing devices –
and software-specific digital media players are not compatible with the
USB port on the BDP 1, even when placed in disc mode.
A USB drive with greater than 1GB capacity is required for BD-Live
functionality. The drive is used for virtual storage. When BD-Live
functionality is not is use, audio and still-image files stored on the
drive may be played similarly to a data CD.
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
Power Indicator: Turns amber when the BDP 1 is plugged in and the
rear-panel Master Power Switch is turned on, indicating that the BDP 1
is in Standby mode and may be turned on using either the front-panel
or remote Power switch. Turns white when the BDP 1 is turned on.
Power: Press to turn on the BDP 1, when it is connected to an AC
power source and the rear-panel Master Power Switch is on.
Disc Drawer: Holds the discs to be played. Carefully seat all discs in
the recess in the tray. To avoid damaging the drawer, do not press down
on it when open.
Message Display: Various status messages appear in the text display.
When content is playing, the track and chapter information and the
running time appear. Other indicators will light to display the current
playback mode, video settings or other aspects of the BDP 1’s status.
See page 10 for details.
Open/Close: Press to open or close the disc drawer.
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Play/Pause ( II): Press to start, pause or resume playback.
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Stop ( ): Press to stop playback. When a video is playing, press it
once for Resume mode, and twice to fully stop playback.
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Skip Reverse (I ): Press once to return to the beginning of the
current chapter or track. Quickly press again to skip to previous
chapters or tracks.
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Skip/Step Forward ( I): Each press advances to the next chapter
or track. For frame-by-frame advance (forward only), press the Pause
Button, then tap the Skip/Step Forward Button.
Video Output Resolution: Press to display the current video output
resolution. Each additional press changes to the next setting. Only
settings compatible with the TV and type of video connection will be
available.
Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared commands from the
remote control. Make sure that it is not blocked.
USB Port: Connect a USB storage device, such as a flash drive or
external hard-disc drive, to play additional content. DO NOT connect
card readers, computers, keyboards, pointing devices or other peripheral
products to the BDP 1. Do not connect an iPod here.
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MESSAGE DISPLAY
Parental
Lock
Playback
Mode
Disc Type
USB
Network
Repeat
BDVD
USB
LAN
REP
CD
1A-BALL
TITLE TRACK
CHAP
HOUR
MIN
SEC
480ip
720p 1080ip
Video Output
Resolution
Title
Track/Chapter
Time
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support
Disc Type: Indicates the current disc as BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or CD.
Track/Chapter: When a video disc is playing, these two positions show
the current chapter. When a CD is playing, they will show the current
track number.
USB: Lights when a USB drive is selected as the playback source.
Network: This indicator lights when the RJ45 jack is connected to
a live network.
Title: These two positions show the current title number when a video
disc is playing.
Parental Lock: Lights in red when the parental-lock system is active.
Repeat: These indicators light when any of the Repeat functions are in use.
Playback Mode: These indicators light to show the current playback mode:
Video Output Resolution: Indicates the current video output resolution.
For the HDMI Output, the resolution is set automatically to the maximum
capability of the TV, but may be changed to a lower setting. For the
Component Video Output, it must be adjusted manually by pressing the
front-panel Video Output Resolution Button, and it may be set lower
than the TV’s maximum capability. When the Composite Video Output
is in use, this indicator will always default to 480i (interlaced scan), and
cannot be changed.
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Lights when content is playing in the Normal or Slow Play mode.
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Lights in the Fast Search Forward mode, with the speed shown
on screen.
II Lights when the disc is paused.
NOTE: The 480i resolution is not available via the HDMI Output.
If the HDMI Output is connected simultaneously with the Composite
Video Output, this indicator will reflect the HDMI Output’s
resolution, and the signal at the Composite Video Output will
remain at 480i.
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Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse mode, with
the speed shown on screen.
Time: These positions show the running time of the current media.
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the front-panel Remote HDMI Output: Connect to an HDMI-compatible A/V receiver or video
IR sensor is blocked, connect the IR Output of your receiver/processor
or an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack. The Remote IR
Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible
product for remote control through the BDP 1. When several devices
are used, connect them in “daisy chain” fashion.
display device. If your A/V receiver or surround processor is capable
of decoding audio from the HDMI stream, no further audio connection
is needed.
NOTE: If your A/V receiver or video display uses DVI connections,
use an optional HDMI-to-DVI adapter or cable, and make a
separate audio connection. If your DVI-equipped display is not
HDCP-compliant, you must use an analog video connection.
Composite Video Output: If your video display does not have HDMI
or component video inputs, connect this video output to your A/V
receiver/processor or directly to the display.
Network Jack: Connect this standard RJ45 jack to a broadband
network (Ethernet) connection so that you may take full advantage of
BD-Live updates, features and enhancements of the BonusView system.
BD-Live functionality requires a USB drive with at least 1GB capacity to
be inserted in the USB Port, with the “Storage” function selected in the
USB Function Select menu. When the network connection is “live,” the
lights on either side of the jack will flash to indicate network activity.
Component Video Outputs: If your A/V receiver, surround processor
or video display is not equipped for HDMI or DVI, connect these jacks
to the corresponding inputs on the receiver or TV. If your video display
has component input jacks marked “High Definition,” use those jacks.
Analog Audio Outputs: If you are not using either HDMI or a separate
optical or coaxial digital audio connection, connect these jacks to the
A/V receiver or TV. Connect these jacks in addition to a digital audio
connection to make recordings for personal use, or for a multizone
system.
NOTE: When the BDP 1 is used with an IP-based or wireless
control device, connect a router/access point here, making
certain that one connection runs from the router to a broadband
Internet connection.
Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If your A/V receiver or
surround processor is not capable of processing the audio from an HDMI
stream, connect either of these digital audio outputs (but not both) to
the receiver/processor.
Master Power Switch: Flip on to apply power to the BDP 1, placing
it in the Standby mode. When the unit will not be used for an extended
period of time, or whenever it is necessary to remove the unit from the
AC power lines, flip the switch off.
AC Power Input: Connect the supplied AC power cord to this socket
first, and then to an unswitched AC outlet. Should the cord become
damaged, contact your authorized Harman Kardon dealer for a
replacement.
Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the BDP 1’s fan to cool
the system. Maintain a clearance of at least 3 inches to the nearest
surface, to avoid overheating the unit.
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
IR Transmitter Lens
Open/Close
Power On
Power Off
Dimmer
Status
Disc Menu
Pop-up/Title Menu
Return
OK
Previous
Find
Navigation
Next/Step
Search Reverse
Search/Slow Forward
Play
Stop
Setup
Pause
Soft Keys
Repeat
A-B Repeat
Subtitle
Audio
Angle
Numeric Keys
PIP
PIP Audio
Backlight
Clear
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions
throughout the manual that refer to this illustration,
a copy of this page may be downloaded from the
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
IR Transmitter Lens: When buttons are pressed on the remote,
infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing
toward the BDP 1.
Setup: Press to configure system options.
Pause: Press to momentarily pause playback. Press again to resume.
While paused, press the Next/Step Button for frame-by-frame advance,
or press the Search Forward Button for slow-motion play.
Power On: Press to turn on the BDP 1 when it is in the Standby mode.
Power Off: Press to turn off the BDP 1, placing it in the Standby mode. Stop: When audio content is playing, press to stop playback. When a
BD or DVD disc is playing, press once to place the unit in the Resume
mode, where pressing the Play button will resume playback from the
Open/Close: Press to open or close the disc drawer.
place where it stopped. Press the Stop Button twice when a BD or DVD
disc is playing to bring the unit to a “full stop.”
Dimmer: Press to change the front-panel display to half- or full-
brightness, or to turn it off. When the indicators are fully dimmed, the
Power Indicator will remain lit to remind you that the unit is on. Press
any button to temporarily return the front panel to full-brightness.
Soft Keys: These four color-coded buttons are used for Blu-ray Disc
special features, and are defined by the disc.
Status: Press during playback to display the current title and chapter
or track.
Repeat: Press to repeat the current title or chapter while a DVD disc
is playing, or to repeat the current track or all tracks on an audio CD.
Each press changes the Repeat mode, or turns off Repeat play. To
repeat content on a data disc or USB drive, first create a playlist. See
pages 23 to 24 for more information.
Disc Menu: Press to view a disc’s main menu. Playback will pause.
Popup/Title Menu: Press while a BD-Video disc is playing to display
a menu bar at the bottom of the screen or elsewhere, depending on the
disc. This is one of the Blu-ray Disc system’s most exciting innovations,
as video playback will continue while you access the disc’s setup, scene
selection and special features submenus and make adjustments on the
fly. If you select “Disc Menu”, play will stop and the main disc menu will
appear. Depending on the disc, other functions may be implemented as
popup menus during playback.
A-B Repeat: Press to select a passage for repeat play. The first press
determines the beginning of the passage, the second press defines the
end point and the third press cancels A-B Repeat play. The A-B Repeat
function is only available for some Blu-ray Disc media.
Audio: Press to select from the available audio format and/or language
options.
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Subtitle: Press to select from the available subtitle language options.
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on-screen menus. When still images are displayed, use the
Buttons to scroll through the images in the folder.
Angle: When a BD or DVD disc is playing and multiple-angle content
is available (as indicated on screen), press this button to toggle through
the available views.
OK Button: Press to enter a menu selection.
Return: Press to return to the previous menu or menu selection level.
PIP: Press to switch to a secondary video stream while playing a
BD-Video disc with BonusView special features.
Find: While a disc is playing, press to jump to a different location on the
disc. Each press changes the search mode: Title, Chapter or Time. Use
the Numeric Keys to specify the location, and press the OK Button.
PIP Audio: Press to switch to a secondary audio track while playing
a BD-Video disc with BonusView special features.
Previous: Press once to return to the start of the current chapter or
track. Press it again to step through previous chapters or tracks.
Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to enter numeric data.
Backlight: Press to activate the remote’s backlighting system.
Next/Step: When content is playing, each press advances to the next
chapter or track. When video content is playing, press the Pause Button
first, then each press of this button advances the video one frame. The
Step function is not available in reverse.
Clear: Press to clear menus from the on-screen display, or to cancel
alphanumeric entries.
Search Reverse: Press to scan backward through the current program.
Each press changes the speed: 2x, 4x, 8x,16x, 32x, 64x or 128x.
The slow-motion function is not available in reverse.
Play: Press to begin playback.
Search/Slow Forward: Press to scan forward through the current
program. Each press changes the speed: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x
or 128x. For slow-motion play of video content, press the Pause
Button first, then each press of this button changes the speed: 1/8x,
1/4x or 1/2x.
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: All components, including the BDP 1,
should be turned off and unplugged from AC power before
beginning installation. Do not plug any components back in
until after all connections are completed.
to the receiver, make an analog connection for recording, multizone
systems or as a backup. See Figure 4.
Step One – Placement
Other system components, especially audio/video receivers and amplifiers,
generate massive amounts of heat that will damage the sensitive laser
components of the BDP 1. Although the BDP 1 is equipped with a fan
that will turn on occasionally to compensate for heat conditions, it is
strongly recommended that you place the BDP 1 on its own shelf.
Do not stack components on top of each other.
Figure 4 – Analog Audio Outputs
Skip to Step Four.
Step Three – Connect the BDP 1 Directly to a
Television (Alternate)
If an A/V receiver or processor was used, you may skip this step, or
you may make a second connection from the BDP 1 directly to the TV
to bypass the home theater system for casual viewing. If you do not
have an audio system, connect the BDP 1 to the TV as explained below.
Step Two – Connect the BDP 1 to an A/V
Receiver or Processor (Preferred)
If the receiver is HDMI-capable, connect the HDMI Output to the
receiver’s HDMI input. See Figure 1.
If the television is HDMI-capable, connect the HDMI Output to the TV’s
HDMI input. See Figure 1.
If the TV has only a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-
to-DVI adapter, and make a separate audio connection.
Figure 1– HDMI Output
If the television does not have an HDMI or DVI input, select one video
connection, in order of preference: component video or composite
video. See Figure 2.
If the receiver has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-
to-DVI adapter, and make a separate audio connection.
If the receiver does not have an HDMI or DVI input, select one video
connection, in order of preference: component video or composite
video. See Figure 2.
For non-HDMI TVs, a separate audio connection is required. Although
some TVs may be equipped with an optical or coaxial digital audio
connection, most likely you will use a 2-channel analog connection.
Connect the Analog Audio Outputs shown in Figure 4 to the TV.
Step Four – Connect a USB Storage Device
Connect a compatible USB client device to the front-panel USB port. A
USB drive with at least 1GB capacity is required for the BD-Live system,
which uses it as virtual memory. Select the “Storage” option in the USB
Function Select menu. When BD-Live functionality is not in use, you may
play audio and still-image files stored on the drive. See Figure 5 and
page 22.
Figure 2 – Component and Composite Video Outputs
For non-HDMI products, a separate audio connection is required. If
available, connect either the Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Output
to the receiver. See Figure 3.
Figure 5 – Front-Panel USB Port
Step Five – Connect the Remote IR Input
and Output (Optional)
Connect the BDP 1’s Remote IR Input to the compatible IR output of
another product, or to an IR receiver or controller, such as the optional
Harman Kardon HE 1000. When daisychaining devices to allow for
remote control up and down the chain, connect the Remote IR Output
to the next product’s IR input. See Figure 6. The BDP 1 is compatible
with “stripped carrier” IR signals.
Figure 3 – Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs
Connect the Analog Audio Outputs to a receiver that does not have an
available digital audio input. If digital audio connections have been made
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Figure 6 – Remote IR Input and Output
Step Six – Network Connection
Connect the Network Jack to a router or Ethernet-compatible controller.
See Figure 7. The network connection is used for BD-Live discs to
access the Internet for updates to the disc content and special features.
A USB drive with at least 1GB capacity is required for BD-Live functionality.
Select the “Storage” option in the USB Function Select menu.
Figure 9 – Remote Battery Compartment
Point the remote toward the front panel of the BDP 1. The IR receiver is
located immediately to the right of the Message Display. Make sure no
objects are blocking the remote’s path. Bright lights, fluorescent lights
and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote’s functioning.
The remote has a range of about 20 feet (6 meters), depending on the
lighting conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to
either side of the BDP 1.
If the remote seems to operate intermittently, make sure the batteries
have been inserted correctly, or replace both batteries with fresh ones.
Figure 7 – Network Jack
Step Seven – Plug In AC Power
To avoid possible damage from a transient power surge at plug-in, turn
off the Master Power Switch. Plug the female end of the AC Power cord
into the receptacle (see Figure 8), and the male end into an unswitched
AC outlet.
Figure 8 – Master Power Switch and AC Power Input
Step Eight – Insert Batteries in Remote
The BDP 1 remote control uses two AA batteries (included).
To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, lift the
tab until the latch releases, and lift the battery cover up. To replace the
cover, insert the two small tabs at the top of the cover into the recesses
at the top of the battery compartment, and lower the cover, pressing the
latch at the bottom until it snaps shut.
Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 9, observing the correct polarity.
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OK Button to select it, then use the
to the next setting.
/ / Buttons to navigate
Step One – Turn On the BDP 1
IMPORTANT NOTE: When the HDMI Output is used, turn on the
system components in this order: the video display (TV) first, any
receiver or processor, and the BDP 1 last.
The Audio and Disc menu settings offer an Auto setting, in addition
to several specific languages. Select the Auto setting if your desired
language does not appear, and the BDP 1 will use the disc’s default
language.
Turn on the Master Power Switch, placing the BDP 1 in Standby mode.
See Figure 10.
The Subtitle setting adds the option “None”, to turn off subtitling.
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ON OFF
Buttons to navigate to another Setup menu, or press the Setup or Clear
Button to clear the menus from view.
Figure 10 – Master Power Switch
Step Four – Display Setup
The Power Indicator will turn amber. Press the Power Button on either
the front panel or the remote to turn on the BDP 1. See Figure 11.
The Display Setup menu contains the aspect ratio, video output
resolution, color space, film mode and screen saver settings. These
settings depend on the capabilities of the video display, and enable the
BDP 1 to deliver the incredibly detailed high-definition video performance
that is one of the main benefits of the Blu-ray Disc format.
Figure 11 – Power Indicator and Switch
NOTE: The BDP 1 Blu-ray Disc player may take longer to start
up and load discs than earlier optical disc players. This is due
to its design features, such as random-access memory, which
enable innovations such as popup menus and simultaneous
playback of secondary videos (e.g., director’s commentary) with
the main program.
Aspect Ratio: Select one of the 16:9 settings if using a widescreen
TV, or one of the 4:3 settings if using a standard-width TV.
Setting
Widescreen (16:9) picture
Standard-width (4:3)
picture
16:9 Full
Fills screen
Fills screen, but stretched
and distorted
Step Two – Display the Setup Menu
16:9 Pillarbox
4:3 Letterbox
4:3 Pan Scan
Fills screen
Bars on left and right of
picture; no distortion
The first time the system is used, the Setup menu should be configured.
Press the Setup Button (see Figure 12) to display the Setup menu.
Full picture shown with
bars above and below
Fills screen
Fills screen, but crops
Fills screen
portions of picture
Resolution: When the HDMI Output is used, leave this setting at the
default “HDMI Auto”, and the BDP 1 will communicate with the TV and
select the highest video output resolution that the TV can display. For
component video displays, select the highest resolution that allows you
to view a picture. Match the TV’s native resolution for best performance.
The 1080p setting is available only with the HDMI Output, when the TV
is compatible. This setting has no effect on composite video displays.
Figure 12 – Setup Button
The Setup menu, as with all menus on the BDP 1, is navigated using
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an item highlighted on screen.
There are five Setup menus: Language, Display, Audio, System and
Network.
NOTE: For non-HDMI applications, adjust this setting by pressing
the front-panel Resolution Button until the correct setting
appears in the Message Display.
Step Three – Language Setup
The Language Setup menu allows you to specify the default language
for the BDP 1 player menus, audio content, subtitles and disc menus. If
you are satisfied with the factory defaults (see Table A1 in the appendix),
then skip to Step Four.
Color Space: This setting only affects the HDMI Output. Leave it at the
default “x.v.Color” setting for optimal color performance.
Film Mode: Allows display of movies at their native rate of 24 frames
per second for superior performance. Requires a BD disc recorded at
1080/24p, an HDMI connection to the audio/video receiver or TV and
a TV capable of displaying images at a resolution of 1080/24p. If all of
these conditions apply and the Resolution setting has been adjusted to
either “HDMI Auto” or “1080p”, select “On”. Otherwise, change this
setting to “Off”.
To change the default language for any of the four settings, use the
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will appear in the right column with the current language option checked.
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Press the or OK Button to move the cursor to the languages column,
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Screen Saver: Turn this setting on to prevent permanent “burn-in”
damage to a plasma or CRT video display when the same still image
is left on screen for more than a minute or two. This can happen when
a video disc is paused, a JPEG file is left on screen or when a menu
is left on screen.
has no effect. If the BDP 1 is connected via the Coaxial or Optical Digital
Audio Output to a surround receiver that is capable of processing high-
bitrate audio, change this setting to “96kHz”. If the receiver cannot
process high-bitrate audio, leave this setting at “48kHz” to avoid
undesirable results.
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Dynamic Range Ctrl: Reduces the loudness of louder passages to
avoid disturbing others, while maintaining the intelligibility of dialogue.
This setting has no effect unless either the Analog Audio Outputs are
in use, or the Digital Output has been set to either “DTS Transcoded”
or “PCM”.
another setup menu, or press the Setup or Clear Button to clear the
menus from view.
Step Five – Audio Setup
• Off: Audio plays at normal levels.
The Audio Setup menu is used to set the parameters for digital audio
playback.
• Auto: Dynamic range control is on for all soundtracks except
Dolby TrueHD, where it is on only if the program is encoded with
dynamic range control, also known as “Night Mode”.
Digital Output: This setting depends on the capabilities of your audio/
video receiver, the type of digital audio connection and the surround
sound mode encoded on the disc. In addition, the setting may need to
be changed to hear secondary tracks on the disc, such as a director’s
commentary. For simplicity, if the BDP 1 is connected to a receiver via
the HDMI Output, leave this setting at its default of “PCM 7.1”, and the
BDP 1 will automatically convert source programs into the format the
receiver is capable of processing. You may adjust it at any time to
improve audio performance. See Table A6 in the appendix for more
information.
• On: Dynamic range control is on for all soundtracks.
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/ / Buttons to navigate to
another setup menu, or press the Setup or Clear Button to clear the
menus from view.
Step Six – System Setup
Use the System Setup menu to program Parental Control and other
settings.
• PCM 7.1: When an HDMI connection to a receiver is used, select this
setting to hear both the main soundtrack and any secondary tracks on
the disc. All bitstream sources, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
Master Audio, will be decoded and output in the PCM format.
Auto Play: When Auto Play is on and a disc is loaded in the BDP 1,
the disc will automatically begin playing when the BDP 1 is turned on.
Turn this setting off to require disc playback to be started manually from
the Media Launcher menu.
• Bitstream Native: This setting delivers superior audio performance
of the main soundtrack, but must be temporarily changed to hear
2-channel secondary tracks.
Auto Standby: When this setting is on, the BDP 1 will automatically
power off after 25 minutes of inactivity to conserve energy. This setting
may be turned off, and the BDP 1 will remain on indefinitely.
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When an HDMI connection to a receiver is used, and the receiver
supports the Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio surround
modes, select this setting to hear the main soundtrack only with
superior audio performance. To hear secondary soundtracks, change
this setting temporarily to “PCM 7.1”.
Change Password: The BDP 1 is programmed at the factory with a
default password of “0000”. It is recommended that you program a
new password for greater privacy. When you select this setting, enter
the default password (“0000”), then enter the new password twice,
once for “New Password” and once for “Confirm Password”. The BDP 1
will display an asterisk for each keypress.
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When the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Output is connected to a
receiver, select this setting to hear the main soundtrack only, when
encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus modes. To hear
secondary soundtracks, change this setting temporarily to “PCM 7.1”.
Parental Control: Turns the Parental Control function on or off to block
access to encoded discs or to allow free viewing. This setting is only
effective for ratings-encoded discs. You will always be prompted to enter
the password before changing this setting.
• DTS Transcoded: This setting delivers both the main soundtrack and
any secondary 2-channel soundtracks. Dolby tracks are output in the
DTS 5.1 format.
Parental Control Level: With Parental Control turned on, set the lowest
rating level that will require a password to view the program. The ratings
are similar to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) film
ratings, but add three levels: “Kid Safe”, which is below the MPAA’s “G”
rating; “PG-R”, which is intermediate between the MPAA’s “PG” and “R”
ratings; and “Adult”, which covers materials deemed stronger than the
information on film ratings.
• PCM Stereo: Use this setting when the BDP 1 is connected directly
to a TV, when only the Analog Audio Outputs are used, or when only
two loudspeakers are connected to the receiver.
PCM Downsampling: Configures the Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio
Outputs to match the bitrate capability of the surround receiver. If the
BDP 1 is connected directly to a TV, or if it is connected by the HDMI
or Analog Audio Outputs, leave this setting at the default “48kHz”, as it
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Clear BD-Live Memory: Erases BD-Live bookmarks (which allow discs
to resume play after being paused) and any content downloaded from
the Internet.
Software Version: This item is informational only.
Reset Settings: Select to clear all user settings and return the BDP 1
to its factory defaults.
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/ / Buttons to navigate to
another Setup menu, or press the Setup or Clear Button to clear the
menus from view.
Step Seven – Network Setup
This menu allows you to control Internet access from the BD-Live
function. To use the BD-Live Internet access function, program your
home network’s settings into the Network Setup menu.
BD-Live Web Access: The default is to always allow the BDP 1
to access the Internet when the BD-Live function is activated while a
compatible disc is playing. Select “Prohibit” to never allow access to the
Internet, or select “Limit” to display a popup box that will ask the viewer
to allow Internet access for that disc.
A USB drive with at least 1GB capacity is required for BD-Live
functionality. Select the “Storage” option in the USB Function Select
menu.
Select the Test Connectivity line. If the test runs successfully, leave the
other settings as is; BD-Live Internet access will be available when you
play a compatible disc.
If the BDP 1 is not able to access the Internet, you may have to manually
change some of the settings. Navigate to the IP Mode line and select
“Manual”. A popup screen will appear with the current network settings.
Contact your Internet service provider for the information required and
change the settings accordingly. Highlight the setting and press the
OK Button. A dialog box will appear, prompting you for the new Internet
address. Use the Numeric Keys to enter each field of the address. If the
address contains three digits, the cursor will automatically advance to the
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next field. When fewer than three digits are used, press the Button to
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advance the cursor. Press the Button to return to a previous field if
corrections are required. When the complete address has been entered,
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press the Button to finish the entry.
If you have installed a router to create a home network, consult the
instructions or Web site for the router to obtain the information.
This completes the setup process. Press the Setup Button to clear the
Setup menus from the screen.
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OPERATION
Hold the disc by the edge, and gently place it into the disc drawer, label
side up, properly seating it in the tray’s insert. Refer to page 7 for a list
of the disc formats supported by the BDP 1.
Turning On the BDP 1
Press the front-panel Power Button or remote Power On Button to turn
on the BDP 1 when the Power Indicator is amber. The Power Indicator
will turn white. As explained in the note at the beginning of the Initial
Setup section, the BDP 1 may take up to a minute before it is ready
for playback.
• The BDP 1 will only play BD discs that are coded for Region A, DVD
discs that are coded for Region 1 or discs that are open to being
played in all regions.
• The BDP 1 will display video recorded in the NTSC or PAL formats
on an NTSC television. The PAL format is generally used in Europe
and other regions of the world outside North America, and some
music or other DVDs are available in PAL with a Region Code of “0”.
If the unit is left turned on but with no activity, the BDP 1 will automatically
power off after 25 minutes. To disable auto turn-off, change the Auto
Standby setting in the System Setup menu to “Off”.
Playback Basics
• Playback capability for recordable discs may vary, depending on how
the disc was recorded, and some discs may not play at all. Always
install the latest PC software before recording homemade discs.
Disc playback is similar for all types of discs. Read through the basic
instructions, and then read the sections for each disc type.
• Both 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs may be used.
Disc Handling Precautions
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the
surface. See Figure 13.
• Some DVD-Video discs are double-sided. The title information for
these will be printed on the inner ring of the disc, very close to the
center hole. The title for the side you wish to play should face up.
After a disc is properly loaded, press the Open/Close or Play Button to
close the disc drawer. After the drawer closes, up to a minute may pass
while the BDP 1 identifies the disc type and loads the content into its main
memory. BD discs, DVDs and audio CDs will begin playing automatically,
unless the Auto Play setting in the System Setup menu is off.
Figure 13 – How to Handle a Disc
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Remove any glue completely
before using the disc.
Media Launcher
The Media Launcher will appear on screen when the unit is turned on
or a disc is loaded. It will remain visible when the Auto Play setting is off,
but will disappear as playback begins when the Auto Play setting is on.
Select “Disc,” “USB” or “Setup.” The BDP 1 will skip an option if no disc
is loaded or no USB device is present. If the disc is a BD-Video disc,
DVD or audio CD, selecting “Disc” will begin playback immediately.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources, such as hot
air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight, as there can be
a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Do not write on the label side with a ballpoint pen or other sharp
writing utensil.
If the disc is a data CD, or if a USB device is selected, the Media
Launcher will continue to the next level. For a USB device, choose
between “File Playback” to hear audio tracks or view still images stored
on the device, or “BD-Live Storage” to use the device for virtual memory
for the BD-Live function. A USB drive with at least 1GB capacity is
required for BD-Live functionality. Select the “Storage” option in this menu.
• Do not drop or bend the disc.
Disc Cleaning Precautions
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc
from the center out.
For a data CD, or if “File Playback” is selected for a USB device, the
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray.
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next Media Launcher menu will appear. Use the
Buttons to select
the desired type of content, and press the OK Button. The BDP 1 will
display the folders and files stored on the disc. To open a folder or play
a file, use the Navigation Buttons to highlight the item and press the
OK Button. To return to the previous level of the disc’s directory, press
the Return Button. See pages 23–25 for more detailed information.
Disc Loading Precautions
• Do not load more than one disc on the disc tray.
• Do not place a disc on the tray upside down.
The disc type, the disc’s track and timing information, and other relevant
data will appear in the Message Display.
• Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not positioned or
centered properly.
When a button is pressed, an icon will appear on screen to indicate the
action, such as the standard transport modes (play, stop, pause, fast and
slow search, track skip), the opening or closing of the disc drawer, or the
prohibit icon (Ø) if the command is not available.
Loading Discs
Press the Open/Close Button so that the disc tray opens.
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If a disc is already in the drawer when the unit is turned on and the
Auto Play setting is on, it will begin playing. If the disc was stopped
using the Resume function and the unit was not turned off, playback
will begin from the point where it was stopped. If the disc was stopped
by pressing the Stop Button twice, the disc will begin playing from its
beginning. If the unit is turned off, the disc will begin playing from the
beginning, unless it is a BD disc that offers Resume functionality.
BD and DVD discs: Repeat play is available on some discs.
Random play is not available.
Audio CD discs: Repeat Track, Repeat Disc and Repeat A-B
are available. Random play and programmed playlists are not
available.
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Data CD discs and USB drives: Repeat Playlist and Random
Play of a playlist are available. Repeat A-B is not available.
Playback Control
While a DVD or audio CD is playing, press the Repeat Button to
repeat one chapter or track. The next press will change the mode to
repeat the title or disc. Press again to turn off Repeat mode.
To control playback, use the transport controls, which are shown on
pages 8 and 13.
Front Panel: Play/Pause, Stop, Skip Reverse, Skip/Step Forward.
To repeat content stored on a data CD or USB drive, first create
a playlist, then select a Repeat mode from the popup menu. See
pages 23 and 24 for more information.
Remote: Previous, Next/Step, Search Reverse, Play, Search/Slow
Forward, Pause and Stop.
• To begin playback, press the Play Button.
To play audio data tracks in random order (Random Play), first create
a playlist, then select the “Shuffle” option from the popup menu.
• To momentarily pause playback and freeze the current picture frame,
press the Pause Button. To resume playback after pressing the Pause
Button, press the Play Button.
• To jump directly to a chapter, title or time on a BD or DVD disc, or to
a track on a CD, press the Find Button. Press the Find Button again
to change to the Chapter or Time prompt. Use the Numeric Keys to
enter the number of the desired title, chapter, track or time. Press the
OK Button to execute the jump.
• To move forward or backward through the tracks or chapters on a
disc, press the Skip Forward/Reverse Buttons on the front panel or
the Previous/Next Buttons on the remote.
Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD Media
• To move forward or backward through a disc at fast speed, press
the Search Forward/Reverse Buttons on the remote. Fast search will
continue until the Play Button is pressed. Each additional press of
the Search Forward/Reverse Buttons will cycle through the available
fast-search speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x.
The DVD-Video disc was a leap beyond the previous videocassette
technology, and the Blu-ray Disc (BD) format surpasses DVD technology.
However, the BDP 1 was designed to be backwards-compatible with
your DVD library.
NOTE: Fast search is not available using the front-panel controls.
BD and DVD discs are capable of holding extremely large amounts
of data, which offers the producer the opportunity to include additional
features on a disc, such as multiple-language and surround sound
tracks; subtitling; movie trailers and “making of” featurettes; and
director- or cast-commentary tracks.
• When a video disc is playing, move forward through the disc in
slow motion by first pressing the Pause Button and then pressing the
Search/Slow Forward Button. Each additional press of the button will
cycle the player through one of the forward slow-play speeds: 1/2x,
1/4x, 1/8x. Press the Play Button to resume normal playback.
With the additional processing power of Blu-ray Disc players, the
producer may add interactive games, and video commentaries to be
played along with the main feature using picture-in-picture (PIP) technology.
When the BDP 1 is connected to the Internet and a BD-Live disc is
loaded, you may be able to download updates to the disc content or
access other interactive features.
NOTE: There is no audio playback during fast or slow play.
Slow-motion play is not available in reverse.
• To advance frame by frame while a BD or DVD video disc is playing,
press the Pause Button. Each additional press of the front-panel
Skip/Step Forward or remote Next/Step Button will advance one
frame. Press the Play Button to resume normal play. Frame-by-frame
movement in reverse is not available.
One of the main benefits of Blu-ray Disc technology is the high-definition
digital audio and video. Depending on the capabilities of your television
and the components in your audio/video home theater system, you will
immediately notice superior sound and picture when playing BD discs.
• When the “Angle On” message appears on screen, it indicates that
there is multiple-camera angle information on the disc being played.
To change the angle, press the Angle Button repeatedly until the
desired angle view appears. An on-screen message will indicate the
current view.
BD and DVD discs are divided into titles and chapters. Each title makes
up a feature, such as the main movie or supplementary materials.
Longer titles, such as the main feature, are divided into chapters to
allow immediate access to almost any portion of the movie. Most discs
include a scene selection submenu that contains thumbnail views of
each chapter for easy selection. The BDP 1 offers the Find function to
jump to any title, chapter or time location, as described in the Playback
Basics section.
• To illuminate the buttons on the remote control so that they may be
seen in low-light conditions, press the Backlight Button.
• The availability of the Repeat, Repeat A-B and Random functions
depends on the type of disc:
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OPERATION
BD and DVD Menus
• The Audio Button only overrides the language setting for the
current disc. The unit will revert to its default setting with the
next disc.
BD and DVD playback is simple. Load the disc, and it will begin playing
automatically if the Auto Play setting is on, or select “Disc” from the
Media Launcher menu. Allow at least one minute for the BDP 1 to
identify the disc and load its contents into memory before playback
begins. You may skip the introductory promotional materials by pressing
the Disc Menu Button to skip to the disc’s main menu.
BonusView™ (Picture-in-Picture) and BD-Live™ Interactivity
Some BD discs contain director’s commentaries or other secondary-video
content that may be played simultaneously with the main feature. The
content will appear in a separate frame on screen, and is known as
BonusView content, or “picture-in-picture” (PIP).
Use the Navigation Buttons to highlight one of the disc’s setup menus
or its special features menu, or to start play of the main feature. If the
menu items are numbered, use the Numeric Keys. Press the OK Button
to make a selection.
To view the BonusView content, press the PIP Button while the disc is
playing. If available, the content will appear in a small frame on screen.
If more than one audio track is available for the secondary video, press the
PIP Audio Button to switch tracks. To hear the BonusView audio, change
the Digital Output setting in the Audio Setup menu to any option other
than Bitstream Native.
Many BD discs include popup menus, for access to menu functions
without stopping playback. Press the Popup/Title Menu Button while
a disc is playing, and the menu will appear. You may access the main
disc menu from the popup menu. Other selections may be made while
the current title continues to play.
NOTES:
If you press the Popup/Title Menu Button while a DVD is playing,
depending on the disc, the BDP 1 may display the disc’s main menu
or an auxiliary scene selection menu. Playback will stop. Depending
on the disc, you may be able to resume play from the point at which
it paused, or the disc may play the program from the beginning.
• BonusView content is only available on BD discs, not DVDs.
• Not all BD discs have BonusView content, and those that do
may not have it available during all titles or chapters.
BD-Live interactivity is available on select BD discs. When the BD-Live
features are selected from the disc’s menu, additional content or other
information may be downloaded from the Internet (when available through
the Network Jack).
Playback Resume
The BDP 1 offers a resume feature that allows playback to resume from
the point at which it was paused by pressing the Stop Button once. To
fully stop the disc, press the Stop Button twice. The resume feature is
not available if the BDP 1 is powered down to Standby mode, except
for a limited number of BD discs.
Due to the limited size of the internal memory of the BDP 1, BD-Live
functionality requires a USB storage device (not included) with more than
1GB of available space to be connected to the USB port. The BDP 1 will
detect the USB device, and the menu system will prompt you to select
between the USB device and the disc drive as the current media source.
Next, the system will ask you to decide whether to use the USB drive as a
source for media playback or as virtual memory for BD-Live downloaded
content. Only one of these uses is permitted at a time. To switch between
media source and BD-Live memory, remove the device from the USB
port and reinsert it. Then follow the on-screen instructions again as
described above.
Status Display
The current title, chapter and elapsed time appear in the Message Display.
Press the Status Button to view the current title and chapter on screen.
Press it again to clear the on-screen message.
Audio Soundtracks
Many discs contain more than one audio soundtrack, for multiple
languages and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). The default
audio language is set in the Language Setup menu.
NOTE: BD-Live functionality is limited by the size of the internal
memory. It is required that you purchase a USB storage device
with at least 1GB of available memory if you wish to download
additional content for BD-Live discs.
To change the audio soundtrack, press the Audio Button while the disc is
playing. The current audio soundtrack will appear at the top of the screen.
If you have difficulty accessing the Internet while using a BD-Live disc, first
press the Setup Button and navigate to the Network Setup menu. Select
“Test Connectivity”. If the BDP 1 is able to access the Internet, then the
computer server the BD-Live disc is trying to access may be at fault.
Check the disc jacket for more information or contact the content provider.
Each press of the Audio Button changes the current soundtrack. When the
desired selection appears, wait 5 seconds for the display to clear on its own.
NOTES ON AUDIO TRACKS:
• Check the disc jacket for available languages and audio formats.
If the “Test Connectivity” function fails, contact your Internet service
provider (ISP) to obtain the correct settings for the Network Setup menu.
If the problem persists, contact your ISP for further assistance.
• Some discs do not allow direct selection of the audio track
during playback. For these discs, press the Disc Menu Button
to display the disc’s menu and use the Navigation Buttons to
make your selection.
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OPERATION
Subtitles
The first press of the Repeat A-B Button selects the beginning of the
passage. Press it again to select the end of the passage. The third
press turns off the Repeat mode.
Many discs contain one or more subtitle languages. The default subtitles
language is set in the Disc Setup menu, but you may also turn the
subtitles on or off, or change the language during playback.
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MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback
To change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles on or off, press the
Subtitle Button while the disc is playing. The current Subtitle will appear
at the top of the screen. Each press of the Subtitle Button will change
the current language, or turn subtitling off. When your desired selection
appears, wait 5 seconds for the display to clear on its own.
The BDP 1 will recognize data on CD-ROM discs and USB drives
recorded in the MP3, Windows Media 9 (WMA) or JPEG formats.
Media containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files are navigated and controlled
differently than standard video discs and audio CDs. When a disc or
USB drive containing one or more of these types of files is loaded,
the Media Launcher menu will appear on screen.
Angles
Some discs contain multiple-camera angle views, which allow the disc’s
creators to provide different views of the same scene. The disc will alert
you to the presence of multiple angles, or the Angle message will
appear on screen.
For USB drives, first select between the USB drive and the optical disc,
if one is loaded. Then select whether to play the drive’s content or to
use the drive as virtual memory for the BD-Live feature (see page 20).
For both USB drives and data CDs, a navigation menu will offer a choice
of content types. Options may appear, even if that type of content is not
When multiple-angle views are available, press the Angle Button to change
the view. The current angle number and total available angles will be
displayed. Additional presses change the view.
present on the media. To view photos or listen to audio, select either
⁄ ¤
/
“Pictures” or “Music”. Use the
Buttons to highlight your choice
and press the OK Button to select it.
Repeat Play
The BDP 1 will display icons for the folders and files on the storage
device. Since still images may be viewed while audio is playing when
both types of files are stored on the same media, both types of files
appear on screen together.
To repeat the current title or chapter, press the Repeat Button while the
disc is playing. Each additional press changes the Repeat mode, or turns
it off. See the Basic Playback section for more information.
A-B Repeat Play
NOTE: To view and play the data files correctly, make sure they
are stored on the disc or drive with the proper file extensions:
“.mp3” for MP3 audio files, “.wma” for WMA audio files and
“.jpg” for JPEG image files.
The Repeat A-B function allows you to repeat a selected portion of a
DVD-Video disc or compatible BD disc continuously.
The first press of the Repeat A-B Button selects the beginning of the
passage. Press it again to select the end of the passage. The third press
turns off the Repeat mode.
• To expand a folder, highlight the folder, then press the OK Button.
• To collapse a folder or return to the previous menu, press the
Return Button.
Audio CD Playback
• To select a track, highlight the track name, then press the OK Button.
When a CD is loaded, it will automatically begin playing after about a
minute. The track number will appear on screen, and the track number
and elapsed track time will appear in the front-panel Message Display.
The Transport Controls function the same as for BD and DVD video
discs and audio CDs. See the Playback Basics section for details. You
may also begin audio playback by pressing the Disc Menu Button and
selecting the “Play” option at the file level, or the “Play Audio Files”
function at the folder level.
Tracks
To select a track, press the Find Button, and select a new track using
the Numeric Keys. The new track number will appear in the upper left
corner of the screen. Press the Enter Button to begin play.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON USING THE POPUP MENUS: Use
⁄ ¤
/
›
the
Buttons to highlight an option. If a “ ” symbol
Repeat Play
›
appears next to the option, then you must press the Button
to continue, and a new list of options will appear. If the “ ”
›
To repeat the current track or disc, press the Repeat Button while the
disc is playing. Each additional press changes the Repeat mode, or
turns it off. See the Playback Basics section for more information.
symbol is not shown, press the OK Button to select the option.
To return to the previous menu level or to clear the popup
‹
menu from the screen, press the Button.
A-B Repeat Play
To access the Repeat and Random play modes, you must first create
a playlist.
The Repeat A-B function allows you to repeat a selected portion of
a CD continuously.
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OPERATION
Programming a Playlist
• Repeat playlist: Press the Disc Menu Button to display the playlist
dropdown menu. Highlight the “Set Audio Mode” option, then press
You may program a playlist consisting of only a single audio track,
or of all folders on the media, or anything in between.
›
the Button. Highlight the “Repeat” option to repeat the current
file continuously, or the “Loop” option to repeat the entire playlist
continuously until you manually stop playback. Press the OK Button to
activate the audio mode. Selecting the “None” option ends the repeat
mode, and playback will stop when the end of the playlist is reached.
• File level: If you have opened all folders and are viewing the
individual files, press the Disc Menu Button to display the popup
menu. Highlight the “Playlist” option, and press the Button
›
to continue. A new dropdown menu will appear. Choose “Add to
Playlist”, and another dropdown menu will appear. Select the option
of adding only the current file, all files in the folder or selected files
in the folder to the playlist.
NOTES ON MP3 AND WMA PLAYBACK:
• During playback, the front-panel display will show the elapsed
time of the track being played.
• Due to the differences in various versions of the MP3 and
WMA formats, and the many differences between the CD-R
machines used to record discs on a computer, it is possible
that some discs may not play on the BDP 1 even though they
will work on a computer. This is normal and does not indicate
a fault with the unit.
If you choose the “Select” option, a checkbox will appear above each
file icon. Use the Navigation Buttons to highlight the checkbox for
those files you wish to add to the playlist and press the OK Button
to make the selection. Press the OK Button when a checked file is
selected to remove it from the playlist.
• Folder level: Highlight the desired folder and press the Disc Menu
Button to display the popup menu. Highlight the “Add to Playlist”
option and press the OK Button. At the next submenu select the “All”
option and press the OK Button. The entire contents of the folder will
be added to the playlist.
• When a multisession disc with both standard CD audio and
MP3 or WMA content is in use, the BDP 1 will play only the
CD audio sections of the disc.
• If a disc containing MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files is created
in more than one session, the BDP 1 may not recognize files
added during the later sessions, especially if the disc was
finalized after the first session.
NOTE: Only one playlist may exist at a time on the BDP 1, and
the playlist will be erased when the disc drawer is opened or the
BDP 1 is turned off. Only MP3 and WMA files may be added to
a playlist.
• When a disc with multiple folders is playing, only tracks from
one folder can be displayed and played at a time.
• Only stereo-audio playback is available for MP3 and WMA discs.
• View or edit playlist: You must open a folder and change to the file
level. With any file highlighted, press the Disc Menu Button. Use the
¤
JPEG Playback
›
Button to highlight the “Playlist” option, then press the Button. At
the new dropdown menu, highlight the “View Playlist” option and press
the OK Button. The screen will display the icons for all files in the playlist.
The BDP 1 is capable of recognizing and displaying JPEG still-image
files. Navigate JPEG folders and files similarly to navigating audio files.
NOTE: The playlist page is not labeled. If all files in the current
folder were added to the playlist, the screen may appear the
same. However, pressing the Disc Menu will offer different
options, as described below.
• Expand folder: Highlight it and press the OK Button, or press the
Disc Menu Button and select the “Open” option, then press the
OK Button.
• Collapse folder or return to previous menu: Press the Return
Button.
• Remove files from playlist: Follow the instructions above to
view the playlist. Then press the Disc Menu to display the playlist
dropdown menu. Highlight the “Playlist” option, then press the
• Select file for viewing: Highlight it and press the OK Button, or
press the Disc Menu Button and select the “Play” option, then press
the OK Button.
›
Button. When the “Remove From Playlist” message appears, press
›
the Button again. Select to remove the current file, all files or a
selection of files, then press the OK Button.
• Skip forward or backward by file: Press the Previous or Next
If you choose the “Select” option, a checkbox will appear above
each file icon. Use the Navigation Buttons to highlight the checkbox
for those files you wish to remove from the playlist and press the
OK Button to remove the check mark. Press the OK Button when
an unchecked file is selected to add it back to the playlist.
Button.
• View image properties: If the information is available, highlight
the image file and press the Disc Menu Button. Select the “Properties”
option and press the OK Button. A popup screen will display a
thumbnail view of the image, along with detailed information about its
size, when it was taken, the camera used and the camera’s settings,
if the information is stored with the file. To clear the information from
the screen, press the Return Button.
• Shuffle playlist (random play): Press the Disc Menu Button to
display the playlist dropdown menu. Highlight the “Set Play Mode”
›
option, then press the Button. Highlight either “Normal” or “Shuffle”
and press the OK Button to activate the play mode.
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OPERATION
• Rotate image: Select it for viewing by highlighting the file and
pressing the OK Button. The image may be rotated only while it is
being viewed. Press the Disc Menu Button and select the “Rotate”
NOTES:
• Only five audio files may be programmed into the Slideshow
Music playlist.
›
option. Press the Button, then select “Right” to rotate the image
• No matter how many files are available in the Slideshow
Music playlist, only one at a time may be selected for
playback.
clockwise by 90º, or “Left” to rotate it counterclockwise by 90º.
Each time the Rotate command is repeated, the image will rotate
an additional 90º.
• When the Slideshow Music file finishes, it will repeat continuously
until the slideshow is stopped, or the Slideshow Music option
is turned off.
Slideshows
A slideshow is a continuous display of the image files in the current
folder. As explained below, if one or more audio files are stored on
the same disc or USB drive as the images, the slideshow may be
accompanied by background music.
• Pressing the Previous and Next Buttons during a slideshow
only affects the image display. It cannot be used to select
another Slideshow Music file.
• Begin slideshow: Highlight the folder containing the images, or
highlight the first image file, or start viewing an image. Press the Disc
Menu Button. In each case a different dropdown menu will appear,
but all will offer the “Start Slideshow” option. Select it and press the
›
Button. Select the desired transition effect from the list (Blend,
Film, Shutter, Fade or Curtain), or select “None” for no special effect
when changing images. Press the OK Button, and the images will be
displayed continuously until manually stopped.
• Change transition effect: While viewing the slideshow, press the
Disc Menu Button and select the “Slideshow Effect” option. Press the
›
Button, then select the desired effect.
• Change duration: The BDP 1 is programmed at the factory to
display each image for one second, then skip to the next image.
To change the duration, a slideshow must be playing. Press the
Disc Menu Button. Select the “Slideshow Duration” option, and press
›
the Button, then select the desired duration time: 3, 5, 10 or 30
seconds, or 1, 5 or 30 minutes. Press the OK Button to resume
the slideshow. The new duration will remain in effect for all future
slideshows until it is manually changed.
Add background audio to a slideshow
Select the desired audio file and program it into the background
music playlist by pressing the Disc Menu Button. Select the “Slideshow
›
Music” option and press the Button. The first time, you will see a
dropdown menu with the word “NONE” repeated five times. Each
“NONE” line represents one of the five spaces in the Slideshow Music
playlist, and indicates that the place is empty. Select one of the five
places and press the OK Button. If you select a place that already
contains an audio file, the old file will be replaced by the new one.
The first time you add background music to a slideshow, the slideshow
must already be playing. Press the Disc Menu Button and select the
›
“Slideshow Music” option. Press the Button, and select the desired
audio file. Press the OK Button. To turn off the background music, select
the “NONE” option and press the OK Button.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Unit does not turn on
• No AC power
• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet.
• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled.
• Make sure Master Power Switch on rear panel is turned on.
Unit does not respond to
remote commands
• Weak batteries in remote
• Remote sensor is obscured
• Change remote batteries and insert with correct polarity.
• Make certain front-panel sensor is in line of sight of remote
or connect an optional remote sensor.
No picture
• Intermittent connections
• Wrong input
• Check all video connections.
• Check input selection of TV or receiver.
• Video display is not capable of handling • Press the Video Mode Button repeatedly to change the video
selected video output resolution
output resolution.
• HDMI Output is connected to a video • The HDMI Output may not be used with video displays that
display that is not HDCP-compliant
are not HDCP-compliant. Unplug the cable and select
another audio and video connection.
• HDMI communications need
to be reset
• Turn off all HDMI devices (BDP 1, receiver, TV). Turn on
devices in this order: TV, then receiver, then BDP 1.
Disc does not play
• Disc is loaded improperly
• Load disc label-side up; align the disc with the guides and
place it in its proper position.
• Check to see that the disc is CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,
WMA, JPEG, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW (standard-conforming),
BD-Video or DVD-Video; other types will not play.
• Use Region A, Region 1 or Open Region disc only.
• Incorrect disc type
• Invalid Region Code
• Rating is above parental control setting • Enter password to override or change rating settings.
No sound
• Intermittent connections
• Check all audio connections.
• Incorrect digital audio output selection • Check digital audio settings on BDP 1 and on receiver.
• Video disc is in fast or slow mode
• There is no audio playback on BD or DVD discs during fast
or slow modes.
• Surround receiver is not compatible
with 96kHz PCM audio
• Change PCM Downsampling setting in Audio Setup menu
to “Off”.
Picture is distorted or jumps
during fast forward or reverse play
• MPEG-2 decoding
• It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump
or show some distortion during rapid play.
• DTS decoding
• Due to the format of DTS recordings, fast-play may overshoot
or undershoot desired place.
Some remote buttons do not operate; • Function is not permitted at this time • With most discs, some functions are not permitted at certain
Prohibit icon Ø appears
times or at all.
The OSD menu is in a foreign
language
• Incorrect OSD language
• Change the language selected in the Setup menu.
Picture is displayed in the
wrong aspect ratio
• Incorrect match of aspect-ratio
settings to disc or TV
• Change aspect-ratio setting in the Setup menu.
Disc will not copy to VCR
• Copy protection
• Many video discs are encoded with copy protection to
prevent copying.
Password not accepted
• Incorrect password is being used or
password has been forgotten
• As a last resort, select Reset Settings in the System Setup
menu, then set a new password using the Parental Control
setting. All other system settings will need to be reentered.
Screen saver not activated
Cannot program playlist
• Screen saver will not activate when
Setup menus are displayed
• Clear Setup menus to avoid burn-in on plasma and CRT displays.
• A video disc or audio CD is loaded
• Playlists may only be programmed from content stored
on data CDs or a USB drive.
Unable to select desired media
source
• Wrong type of USB drive was inserted • Only USB drives that do not function as stand-alone MP3
in USB port
players are compatible. Hard-disc drives that are formatted
using the FAT32 file system are compatible, but NTFS
formatted drives are not.
Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with operating or installing your BDP 1 may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked
in the Product Support section.
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GLOSSARY
Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a video image in
relation to its height. A conventional video screen is four units wide for
every three units of height, making it almost square. Wide-aspect ratio
video displays are 16 units wide for every nine units of height, more like
the screen in a movie theater. The program material on a video disc
may be recorded in either format and, in addition, you may configure
the BDP 1 to play back in either format, depending on the features
recorded on a disc.
Multiple Angle: Blu-ray Disc and DVD media have the capability to
show up to four different views of the same scene in a program. When
a disc is encoded with multiple-angle information, pressing the Angle
Button will enable you to switch between these different views. Few
discs take advantage of this capability and, when they do, the multiple-
angle technology will only be present for short periods of time. Producers
will usually insert an icon or graphic into the picture to alert you to the
availability of multiple-angle scenes.
Chapter: Blu-ray Disc and DVD programs are divided into chapters and
titles. Chapters are the subsections programmed into a single title on a
disc. Chapters may be compared to the individual tracks on an audio CD.
Press the Disc Menu Button to see a listing of the chapters on a disc.
Resume: The Stop Button on the BDP 1 works differently from that on
a CD player. On a traditional CD player, when you press the Stop Button,
the unit does just that – it stops playback; then, the next time you press
the Play Button, the disc starts from the beginning.
Component Video: This form of video signal eliminates many of the
artifacts of traditional composite video signals by splitting the signal into
a separate luminance channel (the “Y” signal channel) and two-color
difference signals (the “Pr” and “Pb” signal channels). With a component
video connection, you will see greater picture resolution and eliminate
many picture imperfections, such as the moiré patterns often seen on
check-patterned cloth.
With the BDP 1, however, you have two options when playing most
discs. Pressing the Stop Button once will stop the playback, but it
actually puts the unit in the Resume mode. This means that when you
press the Play Button the next time, the disc will resume playback from
the point on the disc where the Stop Button was pressed. This is helpful
if you are watching a movie and must interrupt your viewing session
but wish to pick up where you left off.
HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection): HDCP is the
specification for protecting digitally encoded content from unauthorized
copying when it is transmitted from a video source to a display using
HDMI or DVI connections. To take advantage of the high-resolution
output of the BDP 1 via its HDMI output, your display must be HDCP-
compliant. All displays with HDMI inputs are HDCP-compliant, but not
all DVI-equipped displays are.
Pressing the Stop Button twice will stop the machine in a traditional
manner and, when the disc is played again, it will start from the
beginning.
Title: For Blu-ray Disc or DVD media, a title is defined as an entire
movie or program. There may be as many chapters within a title as the
producers decide to include. Most discs include only one title, but some
may have more than one, to give you a “Double Feature” presentation or
to include other special features.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): HDMI is a form of
communication between an audio/video source and a video display or
audio/video receiver. It is capable of passing digital audio and high-
definition digital video using a single cable. With HDMI, the BDP 1 is
capable of outputting high-resolution (720p, 1080i or 1080p) video
and 7.1-channel PCM, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio digital
audio, with the convenience of a single cable connection.
Video Output Resolution: This is the scan rate of the video signal.
Analog composite and S-video signals are displayed at a maximum rate
of “480i”. The “480” represents the number of horizontal scan lines, and
the “i” stands for “interlaced”. With interlaced scanning, half the lines in
a frame are displayed at a time: e.g., all of the even-numbered rows,
then all of the odd-numbered rows.
JPEG Files: JPEG stands for the Joint Photographic Experts Group,
which developed a standard for compressing still images, such as
photographs. JPEG files may be created on a personal computer by
importing images from a digital camera, or scanning printed photographs.
These files may be burned onto a compact disc or stored on a USB
device. The BDP 1 is capable of recognizing JPEG files and enabling
you to view them on your video screen.
The greater capacity of component video allows for higher scan rates,
and for progressive scanning. Unlike interlaced scanning, progressive-
scan video signals are displayed one full frame at a time, with all rows
scanned at each “refresh”. This results in a brighter image, with greater
clarity and reduced distortion. The BDP 1 is capable of outputting 480p,
720p and 1080i video signals through its component video outputs.
The HDMI connection carries video in digital form, and the even greater
capacity allows for scan rates of up to 1080p. With the advent of high-
resolution video, the frame refresh rate (or the number of times per
second a frame is displayed) has become an important consideration
in achieving superior performance. Analog video is displayed at a rate
of “60i”, or 60 times per second, interlaced. Digital video supports a
rate of 24p, or 24 frames per second, progressive, which matches film,
delivering a pleasing cinematic look. Blu-ray Disc and DVD media are
stored at 24p. If your video display is capable of handling 1080/24p
video, the BDP 1 will output compatible source materials at that rate
through the HDMI Output.
MP3 Files: MP3 is an audio compression format that was developed
by the Moving Picture Experts Group as an adjunct to the MPEG-1
video compression format. The main benefit of MP3 is that it reduces
the size of audio files considerably, depending on the amount of
compression selected during the encoding process, enabling you to
store many more songs on one compact disc than in the standard
audio CD format. The BDP 1 is capable of playing MP3 files stored
on a disc or stored on a USB device.
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GLOSSARY
WMA Files: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression
format developed by the Microsoft Corporation for use with its Windows
Media Player. WMA files may be created with greater compression than
MP3 without sacrificing audio quality so that even more songs may be
recorded on a disc. There have been a number of versions of Windows
Media, and the BDP 1 is compatible only with files that end in the
“wma” extension and that were recorded using the Windows Media
Series 9 encoding, up to 320kbps.
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APPENDIX
Table A1 – Language Setup Menu
Setting
Player Menus
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menus
Default
English
Auto
None
Auto
Your Settings
Your Settings
Table A2 – Display Setup Menu
Setting
Default
16:9 Full
HDMI Auto
x.v.Color
Off
Aspect Ratio
Resolution
Color Space
Film Mode
Screen Saver
On
Table A3 – Audio Setup Menu
Setting
Digital Output
PCM Downsampling
Dynamic Range Ctrl
Default
Your Settings
Your Settings
PCM 7.1
48kHz
Off
Table A4 – System Setup Menu
Setting
Auto Play
Default
On
Auto Standby
On
Change Password
Parental Control
Parental Control Level
Clear BD-Live Memory
Software Version
Reset Settings
0000
Off
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Table A5 – Network Settings
Setting
Your Settings
BD-Live Web Access
IP Mode
Always Allow
Dynamic
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
Test Connectivity
MAC Address
N/A
NOTE: Contact your Internet service provider for the correct network
settings for your system.
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APPENDIX
Table A6 – Audio Output Formats
Audio Output Format
Program Audio
Format
Dolby Digital (5.1-Channel, 48kHz) Bitstream Native
Digital Output
Setting
Digital
HDMI
Analog
2-Channel
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
S/P-DIF
Dolby Digital 5.1
DTS 5.1
Dolby Digital 5.1
DTS 5.1
PCM (5.1-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
DTS 5.1
PCM (7.1-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
Dolby TrueHD
DTS Transcoded
PCM 7.1
PCM Stereo
Bitstream Native
DTS Transcoded
PCM 7.1
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
Dolby Digital 5.1
DTS 5.1
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
Dolby Digital 5.1
DTS 5.1
Dolby Digital Plus (7.1-Channel,
48kHz)
PCM Stereo
Dolby TrueHD (7.1-Channel,
48/96kHz)
Bitstream Native
DTS Transcoded
PCM 7.1
DTS 5.1
PCM (7.1-channel, 48/96kHz) PCM (2-channel, 48/96kHz) Stereo
PCM Stereo
PCM (2-channel, 48/96kHz)
DTS-HD
DTS 5.1
PCM (5.1-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
DTS 5.1
PCM (2-channel, 48/96kHz) Stereo
DTS-HD (7.1-Channel, 48/96kHz) Bitstream Native
DTS 5.1
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
DTS Transcoded
PCM 7.1
PCM Stereo
Bitstream Native
DTS Transcoded
PCM 7.1
DTS 5.1
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
DTS 5.1
DTS (5.1-Channel, 48/96kHz)
LPCM (7.1-Channel, 192kHz)
DTS 5.1
DTS 5.1
PCM (5.1-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 96kHz)
DTS 5.1
PCM (2-channel, 96kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 96kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 96kHz)
DTS 5.1
PCM Stereo
Bitstream Native
DTS Transcoded
PCM 7.1
PCM (2-channel, 96kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 96kHz)
PCM Stereo
LPCM (7.1-Channel, 48/96kHz) Bitstream Native
PCM (7.1-channel, 48/96kHz) PCM (2-channel, 48/96kHz) Stereo
DTS 5.1 DTS 5.1 Stereo
PCM (7.1-channel, 48/96kHz) PCM (2-channel, 48/96kHz) Stereo
DTS Transcoded
PCM 7.1
PCM Stereo
PCM (2-channel, 48/96kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
DTS (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48/96kHz) Stereo
LPCM (2-Channel, 48kHz)
Bitstream Native
DTS Transcoded
PCM 7.1
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
DTS (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
PCM (2-channel, 48kHz)
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
PCM Stereo
NOTE: If the receiver or TV is not capable of processing the higher-resolution audio from the HDMI Output, the BDP 1 will revert to a lower-resolution
audio format, depending on the sink’s capabilities.
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APPENDIX
Table A7 – Audio Content Availability for Blu-ray Disc Media
Digital Output Setting
DTS Transcoded
Audio Format
Bitstream Native
PCM 7.1
PCM Stereo
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS
LPCM
Primary Audio (Main Feature) only
Mixed (Main Features; Secondary content, e.g., Director’s
Commentary; Remote control button sound effects)
Mixed
Table A8 – Video Output Resolutions
Video Output
HDMI
Resolutions Supported
1080p 60/50/30/25/24
1080i 60/30/24
720p 60/30/24
480p 60/30/24
480i
Component Video
Composite Video
1080i 60/48
720p 60/30/24
480p 60/30/24
NTSC SD (480i)
NTSC SD (480i)
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BDP 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Applicable Disc:
Analog Audio Output:
Frequency Response:
DVD (Linear PCM):
2V RMS (1kHz, 0dB)
Disc Formats:
5" (12cm) or 3" (8cm) BD-Video,
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, standard-
conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW
DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
or MP3 discs
2Hz – 22kHz +0/–0.5dB (48kHz sampling)
2Hz – 44kHz +0/–1.5dB (96kHz sampling)
2Hz – 88kHz +0/–0.5dB (192kHz sampling)
CD:
2Hz – 20kHz +0/–0.5dB
Region Code:
DVD Layers:
BD-Video disc with Code A or Open Region
DVD-Video disc with Code 1 or 0 only
Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR):
Dynamic Range:
DVD:
–100dB ( 3dB), A-weighted
Single-side/single-layer, single-side/
dual-layer, dual-side/dual-layer
100dB (18-bit)/105dB (20-bit)
96dB (16-bit)
Video Format:
Audio Formats:
MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), SMPTE
VC1 (VC-9)
Dolby® TrueHD; Dolby Digital Plus; Dolby
Digital; DTS-HD Master Audio™ (pass-
through only); LPCM; MPEG-1 and 2,
layer 2; MP3; Windows Media® 9
CD/DVD:
THD/1kHz:
DVD/CD: 0.0025%
Wow & Flutter:
AC Power:
Below measurable limits
110–240V AC/50–60Hz
<
Power Consumption:
Dimensions (H x W x D):
1 Watt (standby)/28 watts (max)
–
Still-Image format:
Video Signal System:
HDMI™ Output:
JPEG
NTSC
2-5/8" x 17-5/16" x 13-7/8"
(66mm x 440mm x 352mm)
Weight:
8.2 lb (3.7kg)
Video: up to 1080p
HDMI™: (V.1.3a with x.v.Color™, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and PCM
up to 7.1 channels)
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D): 5-7/8" x 18-1/2" x 22-1/4"
(149mm x 470mm x 565mm)
Shipping Weight:
12 lb (5.5kg)
HDCP: version 1.1-compliant
Composite Video Output:
Component Video Output:
1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity
Y: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity
Pr: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms
Pb: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement
includes feet and chassis.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated,
registered in the United States and/or other countries. Designed to Entertain is a trademark
of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
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format developed by Microsoft.
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BD-Live, the “BD-LIVE” logo, Blu-ray Disc, the “Blu-ray Disc” logo, BonusView and the
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