EMP 3 Balanced Multiformat Player Owner's Manual EN ENGLISH
Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................1 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 1 Precautions ................................................................................................................. 2 FCC Statement ............................................................................................................ 2 Trademarks ..................................
Internet connection through wireless adaptor................................................................................20 Custom Installation ...................................................................................................21 External IR (Infrared Remote) Installation......................................................................................21 RS232 Control.......................................................................................................................
MEDIA FILE PLAYBACK ...........................................................40 Playback from USB Flash Drive ................................................................................ 40 Playback from HDMI INPUT...................................................................................... 41 In-home Network Media Sharing .............................................................................. 41 Internet Streaming on HOME Menu...........................................................
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION: CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Precautions x x x x x x Before connecting the AC power cord to the appliance, make sure the voltage designation of the appliance corresponds to the local electrical supply. If you are unsure of your power supply, contact your local power company. The acceptable power input range is AC ~ 100V-240V, 50/60Hz. The apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Trademarks x “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray 3D”, “BONUSVIEW” and “BDLive” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. x Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. x DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corp., registered in the U.S., Japan and other countries.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Discs that cannot be played xBDs with cartridge x xDVD-RAMs xHD-DVDs xData portion of CD-Extras xDVDs / Blu-Raysother then the region the player was delivered to. x Some Dual-Discs: A Dual-Disc is a two-sided disc with DVD-video on one side and digital audio on the other side. The digital audio side does not meet the technical specifications of the Red Book CD format so playback is not guaranteed. Audio discs with copy-protection may not be playable.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Gracenote Notice Music and Video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music and video recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.
INSTALLATION Front Panel Controls 1 2 1. POWER Button 2. Display window 3. Disc Tray 3 5 4 4. OPEN/CLOSETray Button 6. Play button 7. Next track 6 7 5. Previous track Front Panel Display Windows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 1. Mute Icon – Indicates that the audio is muted 8. 2. Audio Type Indication – Indicates the type of audio tracks being played Track – When illuminated, the displayed time applies to a track 9. 3.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Rear Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Ethernet LAN Port 6. HDMI 2 Output (3D Compatible) 11. Balanced stereo XLR 2. HDMI Input 7. HDMI 1 Output (3D Compatible) 12. RS-232C Serial Control Port 3. Diagnostic Video Output 8. USB 2.0 Input 4. Coaxial Digital Audio Output 9. USB 2.0 Input 5. Optical Digital Audio Output 10. IR (Infrared) Signal Input 7 13. 7.1CH / 5.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Remote Control Remote Control Buttons 19 1 20 21 2 22 3 23 24 4 25 5 26 27 6 28 7 29 8 9 10 11 30 2 12 31 13 32 14 33 15 34 16 35 17 36 18 37 1. POWER: Toggle power STANDBY and ON 2. NETFLIX: Netflix access button 3. PURE AUDIO: Turn off/on video 4. NUMBER Buttons: Enter numeric values 5. CLEAR: Clear numeric input 6. TOP MENU: Show BD top menu or DVD title menu 7. ARROW and ENTER Buttons: Navigate menu selection 8.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Back Side 1 2 4 3 1. Index Finger Notch 1: When your index finger is placed at this notch while holding the remote control, your thumb is within easy reach of the navigation buttons (ARROW, ENTER, TOP MENU and POP-UP MENU). 2. Index Finger Notch 2: When your index finger is placed at this notch while holding the remote control, your thumb is within easy reach of the playback control buttons (STOP, PLAY, PAUSE, PREV, NEXT, REV, FWD). 3.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Changing the Remote Code The remote control contains three remote codes. The default is “Code 1”. If you have EMP 2 placed close to the EMP 3, they may inadvertently respond to the EMP 3 remote control. To prevent this, you can select a different remote code. To select a new remote code, open the battery compartment cover of the remote control, and then use a ball point pen to flip the switch to one of the positions marked as “1”, “2”, or “3”. Close the battery compartment cover.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Common Connection Methods Connecting to an A/V Receiver via HDMI HDMI In HDMI Cable (to HDMI 1 or 2) HDMI Cable HDMI OUT HDMI IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER x If you have an HDMI-capable receiver that can support HDMI audio, you can simply run an HDMI cable from the player to your receiver and enable HDMI audio on the receiver (see your receiver’s owner’s manual for more information).
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to a TV and A/V Receiver via Dual HDMI HDMI Cable 2 HDMI Cable 1 HDMI IN HDMI IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER x The EMP 3 provides a “Dual HDMI” connection to make sure you can enjoy the highest possible video quality and resolution, in addition to high bit rate audio content.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to a TV via HDMI Video In HDMI In Composite Cable (Optional) HDMI Cable (to HDMI 1 or 2) x If your TV has an HDMI input, you can use the included HDMI cable to connect the player directly to the TV. This connection method delivers both video and audio in a pure digital format via a single cable. The HDMI output of the player allows for the highest possible video quality and audio resolution.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to Two TVs via HDMI HDMI In HDMI In HDMI Cables TV 2 TV 1 x The two HDMI outputs (HDMI 1 OUT and HDMI 2 OUT) available on the rear panel of EMP 3 can be connected to two TVs at the same time, and each output can deliver both digital video and audio signals.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to a TV via DVI DVI HDMI (from HDMI 1 or 2) - DVI Cable DVI Audio Audio Cable x If your TV has a DVI input that supports HDCP, you can purchase an HDMI-DVI cable to connect the player to the TV. This connection method delivers digital video to the TV without any signal degradation. We recommend that you use HDMI 1 OUT since it benefits from the dedicated video processor.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Alternate Audio Connections Connecting to an A/V Receiver or Amplifier via Analog or XLR Outputs Balanced XLR connection Audio Interconnect Cables L L R R L CENTER FRONT R SURROUND SUBWOOFER S. BACK AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Receiver/Amplifier with 7.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to an A/V Receiver or Amplifier via S/PDIF (Coaxial / Optical) Connect one of these cables: Coaxial Digital Audio Cable Coaxial In Optical Digital Audio Cable Optical In AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Receiver/Amplifier with Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder x Please use either a 75-Ohm coaxial digital audio cable with RCA-style connectors or an S/PDIF optical digital audio cable to connect one of the digital audio outputs to the corresponding input terminal on you
I N S T A L L A T I O N HDMI INPUT to EMP 3 HDMI Cable Audio/Video Source x The EMP 3 provides HDMI input port, located on the back panel, both of which can accept up to 1080p high-definition video and digital audio. You can use the included HDMI cable to connect a source device such as a digital TV box, camcorder to the HDMI IN port. You can use the INPUT button on the EMP 3 remote to open the Input Source Menu, which allows you to select HDMI IN port.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to the Internet The EMP 3 has significantly improved its internet streaming capabilities compared to its predecessors. Currently, it supports both Netflix and VUDU, as well as in-home network media sharing via My Network which is capable of connecting with DLNA and SMB/CIFS clients. Additional online streaming applications may also be added with future firmware updates. The EMP 3 also supports the BD-Live feature offered on some Blu-ray Disc titles.
I N S T A L L A T I O N x Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the broadband router or modem, or contact the Internet service provider for questions related to setting up the router or modem. NOTE x Only connect the LAN port of the player to an Ethernet port that supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX. Connecting to any other ports or jacks, such as a phone jack, can damage the player.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Custom Installation External IR (Infrared Remote) Installation The EMP 3 features an IR IN port on its back panel. If the player is to be installed in an equipment cabinet where direct line-of-sight is not available for the remote control, you can purchase an external IR Remote Sensor and plug it into the IR IN port. Place the sensor head at a location where there is direct line-of-sight to ensure reliable operation. 3.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Quick Start Guide Power On and Play The EMP 3 is pre-configured with settings that have been optimized for most home theater systems, so it can fit into your audio/video system without any additional adjustment. To begin, please follow these steps: 1. Connect the EMP 3 player into your system. 2. Turn on the TV and/or receiver/amplifier, and then turn on the player. 3. Switch the input selection on your TV or receiver so that the TV displays the signal from the player.
I N S T A L L A T I O N For both HDMI outputs, the following output resolutions are available: 4Kx2K, Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p/576p, 480i/576i, and Source Direct. If Auto is selected, the player will determine the output resolution based on the best signal resolution that the TV can display.
BASIC OPERATIONS DVD-A Disc Playback POWER STOP OPEN PLAY SACD 1ˊ Press the POWER button to turn on the player. 2ˊ Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to eject the disc tray. 3ˊ Place the disc with the label side facing up and the recorded side facing down. 4ˊ Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to retract the tray. 5ˊ The player will read the disc information and begin playback. 6ˊ Depending on the content of the disc, a menu or navigation screen may appear.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S Within Music File Playback: x Music info: As with “Disc info”; searches and displays available music information from Gracenote. Within Video Discs (DVD, BD) and Video File Playback: x Subtitle shift: Adjusts the position of subtitles on the screen. See details on page 34. x Picture adjustment: Opens the Picture Adjustment menu. See details on page 56. x Zoom: Opens the image zoom level menu. See details on page 32. x Angle: Changes the viewing angle.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S Slow Playback To play the video in slow-motion, follow these steps: PLAY PAUSE REV FWD 1. Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to pause playback. 2. Press the FWD button to select a forward slow playback speed. Each press of the FWD button increases the playback speed in the following increments: 1/16 1/2 1/8 1/4 3. Press the REV button to select a reverse slow playback speed.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S DVD-A On-Screen Display SACD 1. During the playback of a DVD or Blu-ray Disc, press the INFO button on the remote control to show its status information. For CDs and SACDs, the status information is shown automatically. 2. When the status information is shown, press the PAGE UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through several different display formats. The playback time information displayed on the front panel changes together with the on-screen display. 3.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S Mute DVD-A MUTE SACD 1. Press the MUTE button on the remote control during content playback to turn off audio output. The TV screen displays a mute icon. The front panel MUTE indicator will also light up. 2. Press the MUTE button again to resume audio output. NOTE Check the MUTE status on the front panel display of the player when there is no audio output. You may also press the MUTE button to verify the MUTE status. Audio Language/Track Selection AUDIO DVD-A SACD 1.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S Subtitle Selection 1. When playing a DVD, Blu-ray Disc or other video programs recorded with subtitles, press the SUBTITLE button on the remote control to select the desired subtitle. 2. Repeatedly press the SUBTITLE button or use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to choose from all available subtitles. 3. To turn off subtitles, select Off from the list. SUBTITLE Audio Return Channel (ARC) Selection 1.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S BD-Live Some Blu-ray Disc titles are released with the BD-Live feature. BD-Live offers extra downloadable content and additional online interactive programs. BD-Live content varies by disc and studio, and may include additional subtitles, commentaries, preview trailers, games, and online chat. A Broadband internet connection is required to enjoy BD-Live content (see page 19).
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Output Resolution The EMP 3 supports multiple output resolutions. For a detailed discussion on how to choose the best output resolution, please refer to the Select the Best Output Resolution section on page 22 of this manual. If you would like to change the output resolution, you may do so by pressing the RESOLUTION button on the remote. RESOLUTION 1. Make sure the HDMI cable is properly connected. 2. Turn on the TV and adjust the TV to use its HDMI input port. 3.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Composite video outputs on the EMP 3, and only kept a standard definition DIAG video output for troubleshooting purposes. Zooming and Aspect Ratio Control This feature zooms in and out of the displayed frame and also changes the aspect ratio (image width vs. height). ZOOM To change the zoom level, press the ZOOM button on the remote control. Each press of the ZOOM button will switch the zoom level in sequence.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S 2) Playing 4:3 BD or DVD when TV Aspect Ratio is set to 16:9 Wide x 1:1 – The image fills up the entire 16:9 screen but is horizontally stretched. Figures may look shorter and wider than they should be. x Compress – The player maintains the correct 4:3 aspect ratio and adds borders to the left and right sides of the image.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Subtitle Shift For customers using a 2.35:1 “Constant Image Height” video projection system, subtitles may get cut off because they are positioned outside of the active video area. SUBTITLE The Subtitle Shift feature can be used to shift subtitles up or down so they are displayed within the active video area. To shift the display position of subtitles, please follow these steps: 1.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S DVD-A Repeat a Selected Section SACD To repeatedly play a specific section, please follow these steps: 1. During normal playback, press the AB REPLAY button on the remote at the desired beginning point (Point A) for the repeat play. The TV screen displays “A-”. AB REPLAY 3. 2. When playback reaches the desired ending point (Point B) for the repeat play, press the AB REPLAY button again. The player now repeatedly plays back the specified section (A-B).
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Playback from a Specific Location DVD-A SACD DVD and Blu-ray Discs During the playback of a DVD or Blu-ray Disc, you may specify a location to start playback by entering the title, chapter or time directly. Press the GOTO button to bring up the on-screen display.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S NOTE x Some discs may prohibit the search operation. You will not be able to select a search location, or you may get an “invalid operation” icon after specifying a search location. Some Blu-ray Discs feature their own search function. Follow the on-screen instructions to use the search function provided by such discs. x CD and SACD discs You may specify a point to start playback by entering the disc elapsed time, track elapsed time or track number directly.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S DVD-A Memory and Automatic Resume POWER OPEN STOP PLAY SACD 1. The player automatically saves the current position when playback is interrupted. Operations such as STOP, OPEN, and POWER cause the player to save the current playing position. 2. This position is saved even after turning off the unit or changing the disc. 3. The next time a disc with a saved playing position is inserted, the player will resume playback from that point.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Because HDMI carries audio together with video, the HDMI video signal cannot be completely turned off. A black screen is transmitted instead to minimize any potential interference.
MEDIA FILE PLAYBACK In addition to playing standard disc-based formats such as Blu-ray, DVD, CD and SACD, the EMP 3 can play media files. You can enjoy digital music, movies and photos stored on a data disc (recordable CD, DVD or Blu-ray) or an external USB drive. Due to the variation of media, encoding software and techniques used, compatibility cannot be guaranteed for all user-created or downloaded content. Support for such content is on a best effort basis.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K Playback from HDMI INPUT The EMP 3 is equipped with a HDMI INPUT port. You can use the included HDMI cable to connect a source device such as a tuner, set top box, or digital camcorder to the HDMI INPUT port. To select an input, press the INPUT button on the EMP 3 remote to bring the Input Source Menu, and then select the HDMI IN-BACK port. NOTE x HDMI INPUT ports are HDMI v1.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K The EMP 3 can remotely play back music, photo, and video files stored on media devices that are connected to the same home network. You will need to prepare hardware such as a computer or NAS (Network Attached Storage) and install and configure software which is functionally equivalent to DLNA or SMB/CIFS (a network file sharing protocol) client.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K x Music, Movie and Photo allow you to access corresponding type of media files from a connected USB drive and inserted data disc. x Network enables the player to stream audio, video and photos from media servers on the home network. Capable hardware and software may be required. x Setup brings the player’s Setup Menu, just like pressing the SETUP button on the remote. x Netflix connects you to your Netflix account and provides online movie streaming capabilities.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K In the music browser, you can perform the following operations: x Press the UP/DOWN ARROW or PAGE UP/DOWN buttons to move the cursor and select music files. x Press the OPTION button to gain access to features such as music information. Details can be found on page 24. x Press the TOP MENU button to move the cursor to the category menu in the top of the screen.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K Playing Movie Files To play movie files stored on an optical disc or USB drive, select Movie from the Home Menu. A file browser will appear to assist you in navigating through the files and folders. The first step is to select the Data Disc or USB device that contains the movie files. The player will take a moment to read the media and list the folders and movie files.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K Viewing Photo Files To view digital photo files stored on an optical disc or USB drive, select Photo from the Home Menu. A file browser will appear to assist you in navigate the files and folders. The first step is to select the Data Disc or USB device that contains the photo files. The player will take a moment to read the media and list the folders and photo files.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K Adding Background Music You can also add background music to the photo slideshow. To do so, you will need to prepare digital music files. The music files can be stored on the same disk as the photos, or on a different USB drive. Start music playback first by selecting Music from the Home Menu. Once the music is playing, press the HOME button to get back to the Home Menu, and start the photo slideshow by selecting Photo in the usual manner.
SETUP MENU OPTIONS The Setup Menu of the EMP 3 presents many setup and configuration options. For most users, the default configuration will be sufficient and you will not require any changes to the settings. However, if you need to configure the player to perfectly match your home theater setup and viewing preferences, please refer to the following sections for details about each configuration option.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S NOTE It is possible that some setup items may be grayed-out and inaccessible. This can be caused by a disc being played back or having changed a prerequisite setup item. Please stop playback or eject the disc before trying to change these setup items. If you still cannot access the setup item, please check for configuration conflicts and consistency. For example, if Video Setup > 3D Output is set to Off, the 3D Setting menu item will be grayed-out.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 4. To select a value from the list of available settings, press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons and then press the ENTER button to confirm. For example, to select Off for Auto Play Mode, use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the Off selection and press the ENTER button. 5. To exit the Setup Menu at any time, press the SETUP button on the remote control or select Exit from the Setup Menu sections.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Playback Setup The Playback Setup section is designed to configure playback preferences. The setup items in this section are: 1. SACD Priority: Select which audio layer to play for SACD (Super Audio CD). x x x Multi-Channel – Play the high resolution multi-channel surround audio layer Stereo – Play the high resolution 2-channel stereo audio layer CD Mode – Play the CD layer of a hybrid SACD disc 2. DVD-Audio Mode: Select which portion of a DVD-Audio disc to play.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S selected rating and below will be allowed, and any rating above will be blocked. If Off is selected, all discs are allowed to play. 6. x Area Code – Some Blu-ray Discs may have different parental control ratings for different geographical areas. At this time the player only supports parental control ratings used in the United States. x Change Password – To change the parental control password, enter a 4-digit number as the new password.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Video Setup The Video Setup section of the Setup Menu allows you to configure video output options. 1. Picture Adjustment: Adjusts picture control settings. The EMP 3 provides a wide array of picture controls. Please refer to the Picture Adjustment section on page 56 for details about each control. 2. Dual HDMI Output: Allows you to select the output mode when both HDMI Output ports are in use. If only one HDMI Output is active, this selection will not apply.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 4. 3D Setting: Adjusts the playback settings for better 3D visual quality. x 2D->3D Depth – Adjusts the 3D depth perception when performing 2D-to-3D conversion (also called “simulated 3D”). The default value is 8. x 3D TV Size – Allows you to enter the diagonal screen size of the 3D HDTV. This option applies to 3D mode only. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the actual diagonal size of the TV screen, and then press the ENTER button to confirm.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S properly supports 1080p 24Hz, smoother motion can be achieved by enabling 1080p24 Output for these discs. x Auto (default) – Video encoded at a 24Hz frame rate will be output as 1080p 24Hz if the TV informs the player that it can support the 1080p24 signal. x On – Video encoded at a 24Hz frame rate will be output as 1080p 24Hz without regard to whether the TV can support the 1080p24 signal or not.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S x Angle Mark (On/Off) – Turns on/off the display of the angle icon when a DVD or Blu-ray Disc with multiple angles is played. Keeping the angle mark off avoids distraction from normal movie watching. x Screen Saver – Allows you to turn on/off the screen saver function. The screen saver is designed to minimize burn-in concerns for plasma and CRT display devices.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Picture Adjustment Menu for HDMI 2 To change a picture adjustment parameter, use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the parameter, and use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW buttons to change its value.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Essentials HD Basics as aids for adjusting. First adjust the television’s picture controls for the best possible picture. Once that is done, try changing the player’s settings to further refine the picture to the optimal result. 4. Hue: Allows you to adjust the hue (tint) of the video output. 5. Saturation: Allows you to adjust the saturation (color intensity level) of the video output. 6. Sharpness: Allows you to set the sharpness of video output.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Remember that excessive noise reduction may cause a loss of details. We recommend using the noise reduction function only when you encounter poorly encoded or compressed video that has apparent noise artifacts. For HDMI 2, the noise reduction level can be set between 0 and +3. The default is level 0.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S x 30 Bits (Dithered) – Uses the 30-bit per pixel Deep Color mode with dithering technique. x 30 Bits – Uses the 30-bit per pixel Deep Color mode. x Off (Dithered) – Does not use Deep Color, but applies the dithering technique. x Off (default) – Does not use Deep Color. 4. Deep Color (HDMI 2) – Allows you to select the Deep Color mode for the HDMI 2 output. The available options are the same as those for HDMI Deep Color (HDMI 1).
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Audio Format Setup The Audio Format Setup section of the Setup Menu allows you to configure preferences for audio output formats. 1. Secondary Audio: Allows you to set the Secondary Audio Program mixing option. Some Blu-ray Discs contain a secondary audio and video program, such as a director’s commentary. Some Blu-ray Discs have a sound effect when you make menu choices.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 48kHz). If you play high resolution audio content at the 480p/576p resolution, you may get reduced audio resolution, incomplete audio channels, or even no audio/video output at all. Choosing a higher output resolution such as 720p or above allows enough bandwidth for all high sample rate audio channels. 3. Coaxial/Optical Output: Allows you to set the audio format and the upper sample rate limit for coaxial/optical (S/PDIF) digital outputs.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S NOTE If your receiver is capable of HDCD decoding, it is recommended that you set the HDCD Decoding setting to Off on the EMP 3 in order to avoid decoding HDCD twice. This will prevent the occasional pop or crackle sounds that occur when HDCD is decoded twice.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Audio Signal Reference Chart Blu-ray Discs may contain many types of audio signal formats, some of which are high resolution types such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Blu-ray Discs also have many optional audio components such as the Secondary Audio Program and menu clicking sound. The player’s Audio Format setup menu allows you to configure the audio output to meet your specific preference.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Recommended Audio Format Options Depending on your specific audio/video connection method, the audio format options of the EMP 3 may need to be adjusted to match your configuration. Refer to the video and audio connection methods described previously in this guide and the following audio setup guidelines.
S E T U P M E N U o o O P T I O N S HDCD Decoding: Coaxial/Optical Output: On (any – not in use) Also set the Speaker Configuration in the Audio Processing menu: x x x Set Down Mix to 7.1Ch or 5.1Ch. Set the speaker size and subwoofer according to your actual audio hardware.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Audio Processing Setup The Audio Processing section of the Setup Menu allows you to configure how the player will process audio signals before sending them to the output. In this section, all of the settings only affect the analog audio outputs, except for Dynamic Range Control (DRC), which also affects HDMI audio.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Down Mix Mode Downmixing is the process of converting multi-channel audio to a lesser number of channels. For example, converting a 5.1ch source to stereo or converting a 7.1ch source to 5.1ch. Downmixing allows the audio output from the player to match the exact number of speakers available in your home theater. The current down mix mode is displayed in the lower right corner of the speaker placement illustration.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Speaker Settings You can set the size, distance and trim level for each speaker by using the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW buttons to move the cursor to highlight the speaker and then press the ENTER button. The Speaker Settings menu on the right side of the screen will be activated. In Speaker Settings, use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to select a parameter, and then press the ENTER button to change it.
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S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Other Audio Processing Settings In addition to Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency and Dynamic Range Control are audio processing settings that can be configured: 1. Crossover: Allows you to set the Bass Management kick-in frequency for all speakers.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Device Setup The Device Setup section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure additional player options related to the hardware and control functions. ᶔᶵᶢᶯᶥᶣᶺᵡᶎᶰᶥᶦ ᶆᶯᶦᶳᶨᶺᵡᶆᶧᶧᶪᶤᶪᶦᶯᶵ 1. Firmware Information: Displays the currently installed firmware version. 2. Firmware Upgrade: Upgrades the player’s firmware. This operation is only available when the playback is completely stopped or when there is no disc loaded.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S x Code 1 – disc player remote code is set to 1. This is the default remote code. x Code 2 – disc player remote code is set to 2. Use this code if you have other products placed close to the EMP 3. x Code 3 – disc player remote code is set to 3. Use this code if you have other Electrocompaniet products placed close to the EMP 3. x Alt. Code – Alternative remote code.
S E T U P x M E N U O P T I O N S Quick Start – The player takes less time to start up but consumes more power in standby mode. This mode is recommended if the player is used frequently. 7. Front Panel Brightness: Allows you to control the display intensity of the front panel Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) information window and the OPEN/CLOSE tray button backlight. If you feel that the display becomes a distraction to your enjoyment of the video, this option allows you to dim it or turn it off.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 11. Reset Factory Defaults: To reset all settings to the factory default value. This operation also set BD-Live Network Access to be Off (details on page 76) and performs Erase Persistent Storage (details on page 74). However, the remote control code, parental control password and ratings will not be reset. This operation is only available when the playback is completely stopped or when there is no disc loaded.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Network Setup The Network Setup section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure the player’s network connection, test the connection, and enable or disable BD-Live access. ᶑᶭᶢᶺᶦᶳᵡᶏᶢᶮᶦ ᶐᶑᶑᶐᵡᶃᶅᶑᵮᵲᵱᵴ 1. Connection Information: Displays the current internet connection information, such as connection type, IP address, Ethernet MAC, Wireless MAC, etc. 2.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 7. Internet Connection: Allows you to select the internet connection type. x Ethernet (default) – Connect to the internet through an Ethernet cable. Please refer to the connection instructions on page 19. Selecting this will make the Wireless Setting option gray and un-selectable. x Wireless – Connect to the internet through the external wireless adaptor. Please refer to the connection instructions on page 20.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Manual – Allows you to manually enter the information for a wireless network. You need to use the remote control to input the SSID, select the Security Mode and input the Security Key. The player will then test the connection and display the results. WPS – Starts the Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The EMP 3 supports the WPS standard to provide an easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Subnet Mask: Each IP address has an associated subnet mask. It is used by the player to decide whether to route network traffic through the router or directly to another device on the same network. When IP Setting is set to Auto (DHCP), the value displayed here is obtained using DHCP and cannot be changed. Gateway: The IP address of the router. It is also called “default gateway” or “default router”.
REFERENCES Useful Notes x x x x x In order to prolong the life of your player, it is recommended that you wait at least 30 seconds before you power it on after switching it off. Remove discs and turn the power off after operation. Some functions of the player may not be applicable to certain discs. Some discs with special features may not be fully supported by the player. This is not a malfunction of the unit. In the case of player malfunction, please turn it off, wait for 30 seconds and turn it back on.
R E F E R E N C E S Remote control failure Remote control is out of range Low battery Incorrect remote control code Scratched or damaged disc is used Some functions are not available during playback Use the remote control within the effective range. Replace the batteries. Open the disc tray. Aim the remote at the player. Press and hold the ENTER button on the remote for 5 seconds to set the remote code. 9 9 10 Replace the disc . 24 Stop playback completely, then try again.
R E F E R E N C E S Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Disc Types* BD-Video, Blu-ray 3D, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, AVCHD, SACD, CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, BD-R/RE BD Profile BD-ROM Version 2.5 Profile 5 (also compatible with Profile 1 Version 1.0 and 1.1) Internal Storage 1GB (Actual space available for persistent storage varies due to system usage) Output Analog Audio: 7.1ch, 5.1ch, stereo, Stereo Balanced.
R E F E R E N C E S Language Code List Code 6565 6566 6570 6577 6582 6583 6588 6590 6665 6669 6671 6672 6678 6679 6682 6765 6779 6783 6789 6865 6869 6890 6976 6978 6979 6983 6984 6985 7065 7073 7074 7079 7082 7089 7165 7168 7176 7178 7185 7265 7273 7282 Language Name Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persia
Gracenote Terms of Use This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to do disc or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.
If Service is needed Your dealer will have all relevant information regarding the service centers in your area, and will ensure that your unit is serviced with minimum delay. It is our general policy to have your unit returned to you within five working days. This is an average time, and can vary locally, depending on the workload at that particular service station.
DEALER STICKER HERE LOCAL DEALER Warning! To avoid risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Verify line voltage before use. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personal. The warranty is void if the product is tampered with by non-authorised personnel. Use only authorized Electrocompaniet service center. Breivikveien 7, 4120 Tau, Norway Made in Norway www.electrocompaniet.
